Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Florianopolis Airport (FLN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport.
Rio de Janeiro and Florianopolis follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
There are 25 Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GIG to FLN flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
GOL Linhas Aéreas offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Florianopolis — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering GIG to FLN flights. A dependable 93.55% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GIG and FLN:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport from central Rio de Janeiro, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to GIG:
Arriving at Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Florianopolis Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or topo and discover more of Florianopolis and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Florianopolis Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Florianopolis Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
Florianopolis Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Florianopolis. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Florianopolis Airport (FLN)
The quietest month for a flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Florianopolis based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Florianopolis is February, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Florianopolis Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GIG to FLN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Florianopolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 241 kilometres north of Florianopolis, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.