Flying from Val De Cans International Airport (BEL) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 36 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro and Belem (where Val De Cans International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from Val De Cans International Airport (BEL) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Choose from 13 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BEL to GIG is the 02:25 GOL Linhas Aéreas service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 18:55 with GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from BEL to Rio De Janeiro. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can catch a direct flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro that arrives at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
GOL Linhas Aéreas is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within Brazil. You will need a valid form of identification though, like a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap tickets from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
BEL is around 10 kilometres from central Belem. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 46 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near BEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Val De Cans International Airport (BEL) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is 60 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 108 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEL to Rio De Janeiro.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres. It'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 16 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near SDU. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BEL to Rio De Janeiro at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
When booking your flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from BEL to Rio De Janeiro sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Val De Cans International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, explore our selection of hotels including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.
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