Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) taking off from here.
Caracas is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to CCS. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Rio De Janeiro to CCS with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between GIG and CCS include:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
GIG is roughly 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
Simon Bolivar International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Caracas. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport from R 7,101 or travel return from just R 16,320. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to CCS, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Caracas. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
The warmest month in Caracas is April, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Rio De Janeiro to CCS in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport in February when temperatures average between 16ºC and 30ºC.
More about Caracas
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Simon Bolivar International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Caracas:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Caracas is to explore its most popular sights. Highlights include Eden El Avila National Park, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo and Museo de Bellas Artes.
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