Flying from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Warsaw. Check out your options leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when booking your flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro.
Hop off the plane at Rio De Janeiro's primary gateway, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Rio De Janeiro is four hours behind Warsaw and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro
To find cheap Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Frederic Chopin Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the flights that depart from Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is roughly 23 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a car once you've hopped off your flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
No squeezing into small cabs, no balancing bags on public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Explore the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro is always smart. As well as better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro. July is the busiest month for a trip to Rio De Janeiro. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Lock in a Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Rio De Janeiro, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top sights which should be on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
