Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) taking off from here.
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is located in Asuncion. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Rio De Janeiro to ASU. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to ASU, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is one option when you're setting off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to ASU flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Consider booking a hotel close to ASU if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Silvio Pettirossi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Sixt or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Asuncion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is Rs26,142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs63,179. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to ASU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU). Plan your visit to Asuncion in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to ASU flight ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Asuncion to range from 22ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 29ºC.
More about Asuncion
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Asuncion:
Centro Cultural Guaraní and Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes) are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Asuncion itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Catholic church of the Recoleta.
Explore more of Paraguay
You've done Asuncion, now it's time to discover more of Paraguay. Travel around 290 kilometres east to Ciudad del Este to tick off its must-visit sights. From Iguacu to Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional and Itaipu binacional, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of Asuncion, Encarnacion is another favourite stop in Paraguay. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plaza de Armas, San Jose Beach and Santuario de la Virgen de Itacua.
