Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is four hours behind Prague and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Your PRG to GIG flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between PRG and GIG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Currently, Rs130,030 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs244,871. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from PRG to GIG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PRG to GIG.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
69.89% of flights departing from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague land at their destination on time.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're getting in on a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.
Book your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you want to go to Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PRG to GIG in July. Average temperatures are between 17ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key reasons to visit.