Travelling from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Florianopolis.
Flights from FLN to GIG start at 00:15 — the first with Gol. The last departure is at 18:40 with Gol. In total, there are 85 weekly Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your FLN to GIG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Rio De Janeiro (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Gol. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Gol.
With a reliable 90.0% of services landing on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time performance for FLN to GIG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FLN and GIG:
Carrasco International Airport
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is £32. A round-trip fare is currently £61. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from FLN to GIG by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FLN to GIG.
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Handy information about Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
Hercilio Luz International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from FLN land at their destination as scheduled 80.96% of the time.
Central Florianopolis to Hercilio Luz International Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near FLN:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 11 miles from central Rio De Janeiro. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FLN to GIG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 220 miles west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 210 miles north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.