Traveling from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro. Check out your options for leaving Stockholm from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO).
Disembark at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the primary gateway of Rio De Janeiro.
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Stockholm.
To ensure you get on your Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro flights departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Traveling from central Stockholm to ARN takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
73.1% of flights leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport make it to their destination on time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometers away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro, stay in one of these hotels close to Bromma Airport:
57% of flights taking off from Bromma Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
The journey time to NYO from the center of Stockholm is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 88 kilometers or so.
Early departures from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are easier when you stay in a hotel close by. Stay a step ahead by checking in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before your Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro flight.
NYO has an on-time performance rating of 80.46%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
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 about 20 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 13 kilometers away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to GIG if you have a late flight from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city center in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometers from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 15 minutes.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will help you stay within budget.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Head to the city center after your flight from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro has arrived. 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.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Ready to get behind the wheel? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without worrying about how to get to where you're going.
Rental providers sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so secure your ride from RRJ well ahead of your flight from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro. A little planning can save you money.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May.
Lock in a Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Stockholm 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 Stockholm to Rio De Janeiro, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Rio De Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometers west to Sao Paulo to tick off its leading sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, your itinerary will be busy.
Belo Horizonte is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometers north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without seeing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.