Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport (NCL): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) taking off from here.
Newcastle is three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Newcastle International Airport is located in Newcastle, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to NCL, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to NCL that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between GIG and NCL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to NCL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
78.67% of flights out of Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near NCL:
Pick up a Newcastle International Airport rental car and explore Newcastle and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport flight.
Getting from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle International Airport to central Newcastle is around 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport is 381 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 909 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to NCL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
June is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport (NCL). Visit Newcastle in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Newcastle is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to NCL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Newcastle
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Newcastle International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Newcastle:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Hadrian's Wall Path, Chinatown and The Tyne Bridge are must-do's during your Newcastle adventure.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Newcastle has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Newcastle, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Around 193 kilometres north-west of Newcastle, Glasgow is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Hogmanay, Glasgow West End and Glasgow Cathedral.
