Travelling from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Victoria's main base, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro.
Disembark at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro is four hours ahead of Victoria and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your Victoria to Rio De Janeiro flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Victoria to Rio De Janeiro flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a sweet deal.
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Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Victoria, YYJ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Victoria International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Victoria International Airport, 67.45% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometers away.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Victoria 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 set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Victoria to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro has arrived. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car and focus on the journey ahead, not the travel logistics. Whether you're looking for a mini or an SUV, Localiza will help you find the right set of wheels.
Rental providers sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ a few weeks in advance of your flight from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
May is the quietest month for flights from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro, while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Rio De Janeiro based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Victoria to Rio De Janeiro ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Rio De Janeiro, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. 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 difficult to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are major 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 the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
