Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt jetting off from here.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the primary hubs.
The average time for a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt is 11 hours 46 minutes. Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt 4 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 16 flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt is with Condor at 21:30. Go for the first GIG to FRA departure operated by Lufthansa at 15:30 if you want to get going early.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. As a general rule, 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 even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can enter Germany for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Brazil. But before organizing your cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Set out from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) on a nonstop flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. From GIG, you can fly directly into Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Lufthansa is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt departing from GIG.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 37 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to FRA if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, allow for a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt
C$466 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. Return flights start from C$1,039. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 2 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month for tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt is October. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. July is the busiest month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt for July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Frankfurt itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
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