Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Geneva.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GVA to GIG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as March, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Geneve Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GVA and GIG include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
R 8,321 is the lowest price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 14,983. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GVA to GIG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Geneve Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
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Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of the departures from Geneve Airport, 65.81% land on time at their destination.
Geneve Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Geneve Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near GVA:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GIG if you're taking a late Geneve Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Geneve Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you want to visit Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to GIG in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are highlights.