Travelling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Kelowna International Airport is located in Kelowna. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours ahead of Kelowna.
To ensure you catch your flight from YLW to Rio De Janeiro, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you have a passport from Canada and want to travel to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Kelowna, YLW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 48 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near YLW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Rio De Janeiro
R 7,721 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 19,814. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from YLW to Rio De Janeiro. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a ticket from Kelowna International 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 the centre of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from YLW to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To avoid the crowds, head to Rio De Janeiro in May when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YLW to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are highlights which should be on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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