Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is 13 hours behind Brisbane and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Your BNE to SDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
775 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. Return flights start at 1.424 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BNE to SDU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Brisbane Airport to Santos Dumont Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Santos Dumont Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, data shows 66.16% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BNE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Santos Dumont Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
If you have a late Brisbane Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SDU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Santos Dumont Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
Santos Dumont Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
January is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Santos Dumont Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Rio De Janeiro in April.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Santos Dumont Airport for February if you want to visit Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BNE to SDU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
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.