Flying from Rome to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the primary point of entry to Rio De Janeiro.
Around 12 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Rome to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Rio De Janeiro is four hours behind Rome and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are seven flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro is with ITA Airways at 23:05. Opt for the first FCO to GIG departure operated by ITA Airways at 21:55 to make the most of your first day in Rio De Janeiro.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Rome to Rio De Janeiro flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro
To snag cheap Rome to Rio De Janeiro flights, reserve your journey two months before your departure.
May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro jetting off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Start your journey at FCO and come in for landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Keep an eye out for promotions with ITA Airways. This carrier offers direct Rome to Rio De Janeiro plane tickets out of FCO.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Rome to Rio De Janeiro flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
You can reach CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro, stay in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73%.
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 to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Rome to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is located around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). As soon as your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 23 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
No squeezing into small cabs, no navigating public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Explore the types of cars available here at Localiza.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea. Along with better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May.
Book a Rome to Rio De Janeiro ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling 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 searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are must-visits when exploring Rio De Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, your itinerary will be busy.
Belo Horizonte is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
