Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport flight.
Rio De Janeiro and Brasilia (where Brasilia International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) is the most popular route. There are 45 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with LATAM Airlines at 11pm. Choose the first GIG to BSB departure operated by Gol at 1:05am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BSB. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Fly without interruptions from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport with Gol. This popular carrier offers services from GIG.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Gol between GIG and BSB.
LATAM Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 85.19% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
79.57% of flights that leave from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Catching a flight out of Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)? Direct Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to BSB with Gol. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of SDU.
On the SDU to BSB route, Gol is the airline most travellers rely on.
Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Choose Gol. 94.79% of its flights between Santos Dumont Airport and Brasilia International Airport arrive as scheduled.
On public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Rio De Janeiro to BSB flight? Check in to a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near BSB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Brasilia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brasilia and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport flight.
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
The centre of Brasilia is about 8 kilometres from Brasilia International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
Rs13,666 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport. Return flights start from Rs27,269. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to BSB, book your ticket three months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport (BSB). July is the busiest month to travel to Brasilia. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to BSB flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Brasilia, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Brasilia
Start your Brasilia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Brasilia International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Brasilia visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Cathedral of Brasília, Itamaraty Palace and Museu Nacional.
Explore more of Brazil
Goiania is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Brasilia. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Teatro Goiânia Ouro, Macambira Anicuns park and CCB - Água Branca.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Brazil, consider Aparecida de Goiânia, roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Brasilia. Mutirama Park, Chapel St. George and Parque Municipal Elmar Arantes Cabral are among the biggest draws.
