Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind Bologna.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from BLQ to Rio De Janeiro.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from BLQ to Rio De Janeiro, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Italy. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Bologna, BLQ can be reached in about 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 32 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Rio De Janeiro
357 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start at 624 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BLQ to Rio De Janeiro. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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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 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near SDU. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BLQ to Rio De Janeiro at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Guglielmo Marconi 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.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BLQ to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Copacabana Beach.
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