Travelling from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport (CNF): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Belo Horizonte's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio de Janeiro.
Flights from GIG to CNF start from 01:15 — the earliest with Azul. The last service of the day is at 23:00 with Gol. Overall, there are 48 weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your GIG to CNF 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 bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is your ticket to exploring Belo Horizonte (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Brazil!). Browse the direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with GOL Linhas Aéreas on this route.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier that operates GIG to CNF flights. An impressive 83.74% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between GIG and CNF include:
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Of all flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GIG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport (CNF)
Reserve a hotel near CNF if you're on a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Unidas and explore beyond Belo Horizonte's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport (CNF) to central Belo Horizonte
From Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport, Belo Horizonte is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport (CNF)
September is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Belo Horizonte in March.
Lock in your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Int'l. Airport for September if you want to visit Belo Horizonte during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GIG to CNF sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Belo Horizonte, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Guarulhos, roughly 483 kilometres south-west of Belo Horizonte. Natural Science Museum, Reserva Florestal São Domingos and Nelson Rodrigues Theatre are key highlights.












