Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is four hours behind Geneva.
To avoid missing your GVA to Rio De Janeiro flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from GVA to Rio De Janeiro. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Geneva, GVA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to GVA? If you've booked an early flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Geneve Airport, 65.81% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is R 7,297. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,929. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from GVA to Rio De Janeiro, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports 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 roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Follow your own route 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.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from GVA to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SDU. Kick back and get cosy after your GVA to Rio De Janeiro flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 32 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport can get you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Find a hotel near RRJ and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're arriving on a late GVA to Rio De Janeiro flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays bring comfort closer to you:
Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car and enjoy travelling in your own private, air-conditioned space. Whether you're searching for a mini or an SUV, Localiza will help you find the right set of wheels.
Rental companies sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Before securing your flights from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Rio De Janeiro offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from GVA to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Belo Horizonte is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.