Flying from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the primary arrival point in Rio De Janeiro.
Around 11 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro four hours behind Frankfurt.
The busiest route for flights from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Take your pick of four services every week between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from FRA to GIG is the 22:10 Lufthansa service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last available departure is at 22:15 with Lufthansa.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro
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Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring great bargains on plane tickets from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're after a direct flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro, you can leave from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Fly from FRA to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in one seamless journey.
Check out the promotions with Lufthansa. This airline offers direct Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro plane tickets out of FRA.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Take a moment to stretch your legs during your Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro flight with a stopover. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a great option between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and Rio De Janeiro.
You can get to HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 105 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance of 53%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
No squeezing into small cabs, no balancing bags on public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Check out the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ in advance of your flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro. Plan ahead and your wallet will thank you.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro. July is the busiest month for a trip to Rio De Janeiro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its top sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key reasons to visit.