Flying from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Brussels is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro flying out of Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Come in for landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the primary gateway of Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro is four hours behind Brussels and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Brussels to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Traveling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro
To pick up cheap Brussels to Rio De Janeiro flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
We make it easy to find a Brussels to Rio De Janeiro flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Brussels Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 8 kilometers from the center of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Think about adding a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It's a popular stopover on a Brussels to Rio De Janeiro flight departing Brussels S. Charleroi Airport. Use a long layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to get a snack at the airport.
CRL is about 40 kilometers from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 minutes by car. The center is roughly 13 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometers from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). After your flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
The trip will take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Santos Dumont Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will help you stay within budget.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Make your way into the city center after your flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro has touched down. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 23 kilometers from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to get there in a car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car and enjoy traveling in your own private, comfortable space. Whether you're searching for a mini or a premium, Localiza will help you find your ideal set of wheels.
If you prefer a particular kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Book your ride from RRJ at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro. July is the most popular month for a trip to Rio De Janeiro. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
When booking your Brussels to Rio De Janeiro tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Brussels to Rio De Janeiro, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are a couple of major attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometers to the west, its top attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you want to check out another major stop in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key highlights.