Flying from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Grantley Adams International Airport is located in Bridgetown. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Bridgetown.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from BGI to Rio De Janeiro.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from BGI to Rio De Janeiro. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Central Bridgetown to BGI is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BGI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Rio De Janeiro
Rs142,507 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Grantley Adams International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start from Rs259,319. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BGI to Rio De Janeiro, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near GIG if you have a late flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is located around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). As soon as your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 3 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 16 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near SDU. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from BGI to Rio De Janeiro at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. July is the busiest month for a trip to Rio De Janeiro. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from BGI to Rio De Janeiro sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Copacabana Beach.
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