Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) leaving from here.
Rio De Janeiro is one hour ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro, which follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Fort Lauderdale to GIG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to GIG leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Travelling from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
73.74% of flights that depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport land at their destination on time.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Reserve a hotel near GIG if you're catching a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to central Rio De Janeiro is about 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
At the moment, Rs69,117 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs159,198. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to GIG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your Fort Lauderdale to GIG flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
Your visit to Rio De Janeiro wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Campos dos Goytacazes to tick off its leading sights. From Villa Maria Culture House to Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Taubaté is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without a visit to Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate.