Flying from Florianopolis Airport (FLN) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Florianopolis and Rio de Janeiro are both in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Pack your bags and choose from 25 weekly Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FLN to GIG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is your gateway to discovering Rio de Janeiro (and maybe even some other great parts of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
With a reliable 90.32% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier for FLN to GIG flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FLN and GIG:
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
Montevideo Airport
Handy information about Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
79% of flights taking off from Florianopolis Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Florianopolis to Florianopolis Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near FLN:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Consider booking a hotel near GIG if you have a late Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to central Rio de Janeiro has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the most popular month for flights from Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Rio de Janeiro in March.
Book your flight from Florianopolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio de Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FLN to GIG in July. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are highlights.







