Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Dusseldorf International Airport is located in Dusseldorf. Operating on the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind Dusseldorf.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from DUS to Rio De Janeiro. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from DUS to Rio De Janeiro, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a passport from Germany and want to travel to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
DUS is around 10 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 38 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near DUS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Rio De Janeiro
$833 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,099. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for flight tickets from DUS to Rio De Janeiro. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 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 check in after your flight from DUS to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from DUS to Rio De Janeiro sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should be on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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