Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is 14 hours behind Canberra, where Canberra Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from CBR to Rio De Janeiro, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from Australia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your flight tickets from Canberra Airport to Rio De Janeiro, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Travelling from central Canberra to CBR takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 14 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near CBR? If you're boarding an early flight from Canberra Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Rio De Janeiro
C$2,488 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Canberra Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,722. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CBR to Rio De Janeiro, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Canberra Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to show the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from CBR to Rio De Janeiro every day.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near GIG if you're catching a late flight from Canberra Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Canberra 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.
The journey will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from CBR to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Canberra 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.
Look for cheap flights from CBR to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Canberra Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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