Traveling from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro taking off from here.
Disembark at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.
For a stress-free journey, 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 Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can travel to Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Australia. But before organizing your cheap flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro is simple. Whether you'd like to potentially save on your fare or explore a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A key stop when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is Dubai Airport (DXB).
Located around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometers from the center of Rio De Janeiro. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is about 2 kilometers from central Rio De Janeiro. After your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, expect a drive time of approximately 3 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 16 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro is $761. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,522. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are attractions you won't want to skip in Rio De Janeiro.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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