Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
The timezone in Copenhagen is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Copenhagen Airport is located in Copenhagen.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to CPH. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to CPH departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rio De Janeiro to CPH flight? Check in to a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
78.67% of flights taking off from Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CPH and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Copenhagen Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Sixt and explore beyond Copenhagen's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport flight.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
The centre of Copenhagen is roughly 6 kilometres from Copenhagen Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport is R 6,992. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,071. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to CPH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to CPH.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
February is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport (CPH), while June is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Copenhagen based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to CPH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Copenhagen to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport in February when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Copenhagen
Start your Copenhagen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Copenhagen Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Copenhagen when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Kopenhagen followed by The Little Mermaid and Rosenborg Castle.
Explore more of Denmark
You've done Copenhagen, now it's time to explore more of Denmark. Journey about 145 kilometres west to Odense to tick off its leading attractions. From H.C. Andersen Quarter to HC Andersens Hus and Rose Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Denmark, consider Aalborg, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg, Church of Our Saviour and Aalborg Havnefront are key reasons to visit.
