Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind Prague, where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from PRG to Rio De Janeiro, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PRG to Rio De Janeiro. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
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You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Czechia. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
The journey from central Prague to PRG takes about 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PRG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to Rio De Janeiro
389 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A return flight starts from 767 €. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PRG to Rio De Janeiro. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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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 takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
As soon as your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near SDU. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from PRG to Rio De Janeiro at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from PRG to Rio De Janeiro sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Rio De Janeiro, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are must-visits when exploring Rio De Janeiro.
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