Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 11 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Flights from GIG to FRA start from 15:30 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 21:30 with Condor. Overall, there are 16 weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your GIG to FRA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Condor. This popular airline has direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Condor.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating GIG to FRA flights. A reliable 87.8% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GIG and FRA:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is Rs118,012. A return ticket is currently Rs223,399. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from GIG to FRA, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, 79.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to GIG:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Frankfurt and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
When reserving your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GIG to FRA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
