Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 13 hours behind Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your CNS to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling from central Cairns to CNS takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel near CNS? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, 71.55% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Rio De Janeiro
ر.ق. 3,997 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 8,656. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CNS to Rio De Janeiro if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
Book a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from CNS to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is located around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 15 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CNS to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will save you money.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by car.
If you use public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Get comfortable at one of these options after your CNS to Rio De Janeiro flight:
No juggling luggage on public transport, no squeezing into small cabs — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Check out the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
Rental agencies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so secure your vehicle from RRJ well ahead of your flight from Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel rates are typically higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Rio De Janeiro in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket with a departure in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CNS to Rio De Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Cairns Airport to Rio De Janeiro, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. 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 work out where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are major attractions which should feature on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
