Travelling from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is five hours behind Larnaca, where Larnaca International Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your LCA to Rio De Janeiro flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from LCA to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
To get to LCA from central Larnaca, it takes around 15 minutes by car. It's roughly 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel close to LCA? If you're catching an early flight from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
78.93% of flights leaving from Larnaca International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Rio De Janeiro
R 8,991 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 14,170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from LCA to Rio De Janeiro. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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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 takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from LCA to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Following your LCA to Rio De Janeiro flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SDU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and set off in the blink of an eye.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 32 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will take you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Check in to a hotel near RRJ and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late LCA to Rio De Janeiro flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these accommodation options 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 looking for a compact or a full-size SUV, Localiza will help you find your ideal set of wheels.
If you're hoping for a particular make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Book your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Travel to Rio De Janeiro during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before locking in your Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LCA to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should be on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
If you want to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are the start of reasons to visit.