Flying from Paris to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Come in for landing at Rio De Janeiro's chief entry point, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
A direct flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro takes on average 11 hours 23 minutes. The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which makes it 4 hours behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 20 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro is with Air France at 13:15. Go for the first CDG to GIG departure operated by Air France at 10:50 to maximise your time in Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You don't need a visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from France and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your cheap flights from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Set off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro. From CDG, you can fly directly into Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Air France is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Paris to Rio De Janeiro taking off from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 44 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, here's where you can stop when leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 57 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 34 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro:
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). As soon as your flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 3 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
There are some comfortable stays ready to welcome you near SDU. Kick back after your flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Rio De Janeiro
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Paris to Rio De Janeiro is 366 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 619 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, book your trip 8 months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Rio De Janeiro. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
May is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Paris to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Rio De Janeiro sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'll stay in this city. 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 tricky to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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