Traveling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is three hours ahead of Mexico City and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your MEX to GIG flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEX and GIG:
Miami International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
$247 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $495. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEX to GIG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
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Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX land on time.
Central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport is approximately 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MEX? If you're boarding an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Benito Juarez International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Rio De Janeiro in May.
Book your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you want to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEX to GIG in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey around 354 kilometers west to Sao Paulo to check off its popular sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Belo Horizonte is another favorite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.