Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is four hours behind Brussels and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your BRU to GIG flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BRU and GIG:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
430 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Return flights start at 712 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BRU to GIG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Brussels Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the flights that depart from Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRU to GIG sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.