Flying from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of Tampa. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is located in Rio de Janeiro, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Tampa to GIG.
If you're travelling during a popular month like March, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Tampa International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
PIE is about 32 kilometres from central Tampa. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
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St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Consider booking a hotel close to GIG if you're catching a late flight from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport flight.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
From Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, central Rio de Janeiro is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Right now, R 3,986 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,974. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tampa to GIG. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Rio de Janeiro. January is when most people book flights from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Tampa to GIG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Rio de Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio de Janeiro:
There are plenty of things to do in Rio de Janeiro when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer followed by Christ the Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
Explore more of Brazil
Campos dos Goytacazes is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 225 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Campos History Museum, Barbosa Guerra Museum and Campos dos Goytacazes Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Taubaté, roughly 241 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro. Antiga estação de Trem de Taubaté- EFCB, Cachoeira dos Macacos and Convento Santa Clara are among its highlights.
