Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to make your MEL to Rio De Janeiro flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Finding a plane ticket from MEL to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover is simple. Whether you'd like to snag a discounted fare or visit a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A top stop on this route is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rio De Janeiro
P58,838 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A return plane ticket right now is P109,803. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from MEL to Rio De Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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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 kilometers. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your flight from MEL to Rio De Janeiro can help you secure the lowest rate.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the trip to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SDU. Settle in and get cosy after your MEL to Rio De Janeiro flight at any of these well-located options:
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 on your way in a heartbeat.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Hop off your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro and go straight to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 32 kilometers from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and typically takes 40 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by staying at a hotel near RRJ after your MEL to Rio De Janeiro flight. Recover from your travel day or just give yourself time to get your footing in a new city at:
No crowded public transport, no squeezing into small cabs — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Check out the range of cars available here at Localiza.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro is a smart way to go. As well as better prices, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Visit Rio De Janeiro during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
When booking your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rio De Janeiro, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should feature on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometers west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Belo Horizonte is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
