Flying from Vitoria Airport (VIX) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Vitoria and Rio de Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from VIX to GIG start from 03:00 — the first with Gol. The last service of the day is at 23:35 with Gol. Overall, you can take your pick of 58 weekly Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Your VIX to GIG flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Rio de Janeiro (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a snap with GOL Linhas Aéreas. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with GOL Linhas Aéreas on this route.
LATAM Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for VIX to GIG flights, with 85.71% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vitoria Airport (VIX) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
26 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts from 50 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from VIX to GIG by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Vitoria Airport (VIX)
Vitoria Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from VIX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Vitoria Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Vitoria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to VIX:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're coming in on a late Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Grab a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and discover Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Vitoria Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VIX to GIG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without experiencing Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.