Flying from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (VIX) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro and Vitoria (where Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport is located) are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
With 64 flights a week between the two airports, Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (VIX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route. Gol operates the earliest flight at 03:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from VIX to GIG is with Gol at 23:35.
Give yourself enough time to make your VIX to Rio De Janeiro flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your journey at VIX and fly nonstop to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). That will be your arrival point when searching for Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets.
Gol is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
VIX is around 121 kilometres from central Vitoria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to VIX? If you're catching an early flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
81.0% of flights departing from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of VIX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (VIX) to Rio De Janeiro
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is R 584. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,114. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from VIX to Rio De Janeiro by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for December. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Choose one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from VIX to Rio De Janeiro can help you get the lowest rate.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 15 minutes or so.
After stepping off your VIX to Rio De Janeiro flight, settle in at a hotel near SDU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU can help you lock in a better rate.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by car.
The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near RRJ after your VIX to Rio De Janeiro flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Ready to set off? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and begin your trip without worrying about how to get to your next destination.
Rental providers sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so book your vehicle from RRJ well ahead of your flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro. The city buzzes during high season, but prices are generally higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Rio De Janeiro in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from VIX to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer are just two of the major attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its popular sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key reasons to visit.
