Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
To avoid rushing for your MEL to Rio De Janeiro flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a flight ticket from MEL to Rio De Janeiro, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one option.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rio De Janeiro
R 15,507 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A return flight ticket right now is R 22,766. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from MEL to Rio De Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your flight from MEL to Rio De Janeiro can help you get the best possible rate.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is located around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The trip will take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your MEL to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Hop off your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro and head for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and usually takes 40 minutes to reach driving.
The journey will take about 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near RRJ after your MEL to Rio De Janeiro flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
No squeezing into small cabs, no balancing bags on public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Browse the types of cars available here at Localiza.
If you prefer a particular kind of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Book your ride from RRJ at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Visit Rio De Janeiro during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
When booking your Melbourne Tullamarine 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).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. 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 trip is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
