Travelling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 14 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Your GIG to SYD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a well-known stop between GIG and SYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, Rs216,498 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs434,700. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GIG to SYD, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near GIG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're getting in on a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Sydney. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
Before locking in your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GIG to SYD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without experiencing Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.