Flying from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 4 hours behind Luxembourg, where Luxembourg Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from LUX to Rio De Janeiro. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from LUX to Rio De Janeiro, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from Luxembourg and are travelling to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Luxembourg, LUX can be reached in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 32 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near LUX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Rio De Janeiro
C$663 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,163. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LUX to Rio De Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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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 about 21 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 3 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near SDU. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from LUX to Rio De Janeiro at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from LUX to Rio De Janeiro in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should feature on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Luxembourg Airport to Rio De Janeiro.