Flying from Belo Horizonte International Airport (CNF) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
Belo Horizonte (the location of Belo Horizonte International Airport) and Rio de Janeiro are in the same timezone — UTC-3.
Belo Horizonte International Airport (CNF) to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the most traveled route, with 55 departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from CNF to GIG is with Azul at 23:25. Go for the first departure with Gol at 01:10 if you want to fly out earlier.
To avoid missing your CNF to Rio de Janeiro flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Book a direct Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro ticket and get to your destination faster. CNF has nonstop flights to these Rio de Janeiro airports:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Keep an eye out for promotions from Gol. This airline has direct flights from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
CNF is about 32 kilometres from central Belo Horizonte. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near CNF. Whether you have an early flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
78% of flights that depart Belo Horizonte International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belo Horizonte International Airport (CNF) to Rio de Janeiro
$66 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $129. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from CNF to Rio de Janeiro. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro ticket.
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Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Book a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from CNF to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
The journey will take about 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near SDU. Unwind and get cosy after your CNF to Rio de Janeiro flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Hop off your flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro and head straight for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Rio de Janeiro is around 27 kilometres from Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and typically takes 45 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel close to RRJ. Get settled at one of these options after your CNF to Rio de Janeiro flight:
If you prefer a specific make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Book your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. January is the busiest month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNF to Rio de Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Rio de Janeiro
After booking your flight from Belo Horizonte International Airport to Rio de Janeiro, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio de Janeiro:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are must-visits when exploring Rio de Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are highlights.












