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Mon, Nov 16
Beijing PEKRio de Janeiro GIG

£700
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Wed, Nov 18
Beijing PEKRio de Janeiro GIG

£700
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Wed, Nov 18
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro GIG

£700
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Mon, Nov 16
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro GIG

£700
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Mon, Nov 16
Beijing PEKRio de Janeiro SDU

£716
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Mon, Nov 16
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro SDU

£716
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Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Nov 27
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro GIG

£1,227
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Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Nov 27
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro GIG

£1,263
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Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Nov 27
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro GIG

£1,266
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Fri, Nov 20 – Fri, Nov 27
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro GIG

£1,303
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Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25
Beijing PEKRio de Janeiro GIG

£1,392
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Wed, Nov 18 – Wed, Nov 25
Beijing PKXRio de Janeiro GIG

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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
Beijing Capital International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
AzulAZUADYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
278
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
31 Oct
26%
24°C21°C
7 Nov
77%
24°C22°C
Sunday
1 Nov
87%
25°C22°C
8 Nov
87%
23°C21°C
Monday
2 Nov
88%
27°C21°C
9 Nov
92%
23°C22°C
Tuesday
3 Nov
20%
28°C22°C
10 Nov
79%
23°C21°C
Wednesday
4 Nov
62%
30°C23°C
11 Nov
37%
24°C20°C
Thursday
5 Nov
65%
27°C24°C
12 Nov
79%
24°C21°C
Friday
6 Nov
88%
25°C23°C
13 Nov
50%
25°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport when they travel from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Santos Dumont. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Azul, Air China, and Hainan Airlines. Beijing and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

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