Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is three hours behind Newcastle, where Newcastle International Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your NCL to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from NCL to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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The journey from central Newcastle to NCL takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near NCL:
When it comes to Newcastle International Airport's on-time performance, 71.29% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is £309. The cheapest price for a return flight is £598. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from NCL to Rio De Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Landing cheap tickets from Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the best prices throughout the month and land a fantastic deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from NCL to Rio De Janeiro.
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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 11 miles from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your flight from NCL to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 1 mile from central Rio De Janeiro. Following your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 15 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SDU. Unwind and get cosy after your NCL to Rio De Janeiro flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 20 miles from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
The journey will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, find a hotel close to RRJ. Check in to one of these stays after your NCL to Rio De Janeiro flight:
No juggling luggage on public transport, no squeezing into small cabs — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Explore the range of cars available here at Localiza.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is smart. As well as better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Plan your trip to Rio De Janeiro during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Newcastle International Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from NCL to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Newcastle International Airport 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:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 220 miles away to the west, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 210 miles north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key highlights.