Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from BER to Rio De Janeiro, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from BER to Rio De Janeiro that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You don't need a visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from Germany and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
BER is around 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 36 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 36 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BER:
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Rio De Janeiro
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro is R 7,910. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,492. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from BER to Rio De Janeiro. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
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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 central Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 3 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 16 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BER to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro. July is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BER 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 rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are a couple of big attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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