Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) leaving from here.
The timezone in Santa Cruz is UTC-4, which is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro. Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to VVI.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Rio De Janeiro to VVI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VVI if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
Viru Viru International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Santa Cruz. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport is ج.م. 5,845. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 13,354. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to VVI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santa Cruz. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Rio De Janeiro to VVI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in July if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 14ºC and 33ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport.
More about Santa Cruz
Be sure to add Plaza Principal de Tres Cruces to your travel itinerary. This is one of the top things to do and see while you're visiting Santa Cruz.
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