Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) taking off from either of these.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight.
Hercilio Luz International Airport is located in Florianopolis. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Rio De Janeiro.
With 27 direct flights a week between the two airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) is the busiest route. Gol operates the earliest flight at 3:20am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from GIG to FLN is with Gol at 10pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to FLN.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
You can book a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
When leaving from GIG, you can take a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport with Gol.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between GIG and FLN is Gol.
With a reliable 80.65% of services arriving as scheduled, Gol leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can arrive at SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rio De Janeiro to FLN flight? Relax in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78.67%.
About Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLN instead:
Grab a Hercilio Luz International Airport rental car and discover Florianopolis and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and topo are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight.
Getting from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
Hercilio Luz International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Florianopolis. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
$50 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport. A return flight starts from $99. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book two months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to FLN.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN), while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Florianopolis based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to FLN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Florianopolis, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Florianopolis
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Hercilio Luz International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Florianopolis:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Florianopolis when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Joaquina beach followed by Lagoa da Conceição - SC and Dunas da Joaquina.
Explore more of Brazil
Curitiba is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Florianopolis. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Museu Oscar Niemeyer, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, consider Joinville, roughly 153 kilometres north of Florianopolis. Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dançan are among its highlights.
