Travelling from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind Warsaw, where Frederic Chopin Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from WAW to Rio De Janeiro, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You don't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from Poland and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near WAW? If you've booked an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Rio De Janeiro
RM1,867 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A return flight starts at RM3,787. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from WAW to Rio De Janeiro, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
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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 reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the journey to take about 16 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from WAW to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from WAW to Rio De Janeiro sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Copacabana Beach.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Rio De Janeiro.