Travelling from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Ribeirao Preto (the location of Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport).
With 7 weekly departures between the two airports, Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the busiest route. Board VOEPASS's 11:55 flight to get your trip from RAO to SDU underway.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from RAO to Rio De Janeiro. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a direct flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Start your journey at RAO and land at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
VOEPASS is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
When flying within Brazil, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure your ID is up to date.
RAO is around 13 kilometres from central Ribeirao Preto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Looking for a handy hotel near RAO? If you're catching an early flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport (RAO) to Rio De Janeiro
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro is Rs13,161. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs24,144. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from RAO to Rio De Janeiro by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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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 about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 16 minutes.
After your flight from RAO to Rio De Janeiro, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SDU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from RAO to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
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 Dr. Leite Lopes State Airport to Rio De Janeiro, explore our selection of hotels including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Copacabana Beach.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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