Travelling from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires.
You can choose from 46 weekly Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights. The 03:00 departure with Gol is the earliest flight available. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
Leave plenty of time to make your EZE to GIG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, so getting to Rio De Janeiro (and then touring more of Brazil!) is a cinch. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
With an impressive 95.0% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the most punctual carrier for EZE to GIG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EZE and GIG:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is R 2,285. A return ticket right now is R 3,552. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from EZE to GIG, book your journey nine months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from EZE arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.93% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near EZE? If you're boarding an early flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're coming in on a late Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near GIG:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.
When reserving your flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EZE to GIG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its leading sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among its highlights.