Flying from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 1 hour ahead of Quebec, where Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from YQB to Rio De Janeiro. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you hold a passport from Canada and are travelling to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
YQB is about 18 kilometres from central Quebec. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 18 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to YQB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Rio De Janeiro
Rs113,215 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs233,891. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from YQB to Rio De Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares 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 approximately 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
As soon as your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 16 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from YQB to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To avoid the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International 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.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YQB to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After locking in your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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