Flying from Milan to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro. Check out your options for jetting out of Milan from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Disembark at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro four hours behind Milan.
To ensure you don't miss your Milan to Rio De Janeiro flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Rio De Janeiro
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Milan to Rio De Janeiro flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Milan to Rio De Janeiro.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Milan to Rio De Janeiro flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your Milan to Rio De Janeiro flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and Rio De Janeiro are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro? Unwind in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a ticket from Milan to Rio De Janeiro with one or more stops can give you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When flying from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to Rio De Janeiro:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Rio De Janeiro flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Book a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead of your Milan to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will help you stay within budget.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 23 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've hopped off your flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro.
The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.
No squeezing into small cabs, no crowded public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Browse the range of cars available here at Localiza.
If you're looking for a particular make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Reserve your ride from RRJ a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro. July is the busiest month for a trip to Rio De Janeiro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When booking your Milan to Rio De Janeiro tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Milan 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 top stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Milan to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Belo Horizonte is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without seeing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
