Travelling from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the major hub where you can touch down in Rio De Janeiro.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can travel to Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Mexico. But before booking your cheap flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
MEX is about 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 57 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Benito Juarez International Airport and Rio De Janeiro:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can reach NLU from the centre of Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro is so much easier when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Think about booking a room at Villa Granada the night before you fly out.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 3 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 16 minutes.
There are some comfortable stays to drop your things at near SDU. Unwind after your flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro
248 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start from 459 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro. July is the most popular month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Copacabana Beach.
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