Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo: 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 Tokyo taking off from here.
When choosing where to land in Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the chief entry points.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from Brazil and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before locking in your cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel near HND if you're taking a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 58 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to NRT. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo
ج.م. 35,812 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo. A return flight starts from ج.م. 57,374. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, go to Tokyo in February.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are top attractions which should feature on any good Tokyo itinerary.
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