Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) jetting off from here.
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BHX won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to BHX with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GIG and BHX include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
Of the departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rio De Janeiro to BHX flight? Relax in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
78.67% of flights leaving Santos Dumont Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near BHX and hit the pillow fast:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport flight.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport is R 7,347. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,322. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to BHX if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). Plan your visit to Birmingham in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Rio De Janeiro to BHX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Birmingham right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Birmingham International Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Birmingham when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at The Windsor Castle followed by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a visit to London will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
