Flying from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Montevideo (the location of Carrasco International Airport).
Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route, with 13 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from MVD to GIG is with Gol at 18:55. Choose the first departure operated by Gol at 02:30 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MVD to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your journey at MVD and fly straight to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). That will be your arrival point when searching for Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets.
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Book your ticket with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from MVD to Rio De Janeiro. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Travelling from central Montevideo to MVD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near MVD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
88.91% of flights leaving Carrasco International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of MVD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've found for a one-way Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is $155. The cheapest price for a return flight is $234. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from MVD to Rio De Janeiro, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.
May is the best month for landing an amazing deal on Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MVD 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) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from MVD to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near SDU. Settle in and get cosy after your MVD to Rio De Janeiro flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey will take you about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel near RRJ. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your MVD to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Ready to get into the driver's seat? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your journey without worrying about how to get to your destination.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is always a good idea. Along with better prices, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. The city comes alive in high season, but prices are typically higher and major attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Rio De Janeiro in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MVD to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Carrasco International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are top sights which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its popular sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
