Travelling from Palese Airport (BRI) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Palese Airport is located in Bari. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is four hours behind Bari.
Leave plenty of time to make your BRI to Rio De Janeiro flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Finding a plane ticket from BRI to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover is a breeze. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A key stop is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
The journey from central Bari to BRI takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near BRI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:
72.39% of flights that leave from Palese Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Rio De Janeiro
P32,545 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A return plane ticket right now is P46,435. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from BRI to Rio De Janeiro if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from BRI to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. After your flight from Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 15 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your BRI to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 32 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will take you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RRJ after your BRI to Rio De Janeiro flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new city at:
No juggling luggage on public transport, no squeezing into small cabs — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Explore the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
If you're hoping for a specific model or make, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Secure your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Plan your trip to Rio De Janeiro during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from BRI to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Palese Airport to Rio De Janeiro, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key reasons to visit.