Flying from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Belo Horizonte and Rio De Janeiro follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Choose from 76 weekly Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights. The 03:50 departure with Gol is the earliest flight you can take. Azul operates the last service of the day at 23:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNF to GIG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Rio De Janeiro (and then other corners of Brazil) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Azul on this route.
Gol is the most punctual carrier that operates CNF to GIG flights. An exceptional 87.24% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CNF and GIG:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Currently, P1,723 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P4,105. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CNF to GIG, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF)
72.46% of flights that leave from Tancredo Neves International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Tancredo Neves International Airport from central Belo Horizonte, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to CNF? If you've booked an early flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider booking a hotel close to GIG if you're taking a late Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to the centre of Rio De Janeiro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you want to visit Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNF to GIG in July. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its top attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
