Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located. Rio De Janeiro operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from ZRH to Rio De Janeiro.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from Switzerland and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your flight tickets from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Zurich, ZRH can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near ZRH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rio De Janeiro
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro is ج.م. 17,567. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 32,023. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZRH to Rio De Janeiro if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap tickets from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Locking in a cheap ticket from ZRH to Rio De Janeiro is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has fallen.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 3 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 16 minutes.
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 put your feet up after your flight from ZRH to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from ZRH to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should feature on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
