Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Bengaluru is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BLR.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to BLR. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on schedule at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to BLR flight:
78.67% of flights out of Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Reserve a hotel close to BLR if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Grab a Kempegowda International Airport rental car and discover Bengaluru and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport flight.
The street address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
The centre of Bengaluru is roughly 29 kilometres from Kempegowda International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport is 708 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.169 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to BLR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Bengaluru. August is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to BLR plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bengaluru to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Bengaluru
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Kempegowda International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bengaluru:
Meenakshi Temple and Museum of Art & Photography are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Bengaluru travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a trip to Chennai will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, consider Coimbatore, roughly 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are the start of reasons to visit.
