Travelling from Rome to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
Come in for landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.
A direct flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro takes on average 12 hours 6 minutes. The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, meaning it's 4 hours behind Rome.
With 10 flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro with ITA Airways at 21:50. If you're keen to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from FCO to GIG is with ITA Airways at 21:50.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need a visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from Italy and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before organising your cheap flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on a nonstop flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. From FCO, you can travel directly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
You'll find a direct flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro with ITA Airways. This popular carrier offers services from FCO.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes approximately 51 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and Rio De Janeiro are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour and 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 42 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro, take it easy in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Arriving 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 takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 3 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 16 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable hotels to park your luggage (and yourself) near SDU. Unwind after your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro
RM1,780 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start at RM2,932. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Rome to Rio De Janeiro.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Rome to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Rome to Rio De Janeiro, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are essential stops on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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