Travelling from Paris to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro, there's a nice range of airports to depart from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main terminals.
Disembark at Rio de Janeiro's chief entry point, Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG).
Around 11 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Paris to Rio de Janeiro flight.
Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio de Janeiro four hours behind Paris.
With nine flights a week between the two airports, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro with Air France at 10:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from CDG to GIG is with Air France at 13:25.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Paris to Rio de Janeiro flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro, you can leave from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Travel from CDG to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) without making any stops.
Be on the lookout for promotions with Air France. This airline offers direct Paris to Rio de Janeiro plane tickets from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Paris to Rio de Janeiro flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your Paris to Rio de Janeiro flight with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Rio de Janeiro are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometers away. Driving will take you about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro, unwind in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Rio de Janeiro leaving from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Madrid Airport (MAD) is a popular transfer point.
BVA is roughly 72 kilometers from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Make taking an early Paris to Rio de Janeiro flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Paris Beauvais Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
Paris Beauvais Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The distance from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 13 kilometers. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Grab a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and explore Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio de Janeiro is about 2 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Paris to Rio de Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 10 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near SDU. Kick back after your Paris to Rio de Janeiro flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
December is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Rio de Janeiro in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Paris to Rio de Janeiro ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Paris to Rio de Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
More about Rio de Janeiro
After booking your flight from Paris 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:
Christ the Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Rio de Janeiro must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Ipanema Beach.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel about 354 kilometers west to Sao Paulo to check off its popular sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Av. Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometers north of Rio de Janeiro. Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are among the biggest draws.





