Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt.
Hop off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
With four weekly flights between the two airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt with Lufthansa at 15:25. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from GIG to FRA is with Lufthansa at 16:15.
Leave plenty of time to make your Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt
₹ 38,003 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. A return flight starts at ₹ 69,501. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt flights, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt flights.
Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, you can leave from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Travel from GIG to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without making any stops.
Lufthansa is a popular carrier that offers direct Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt plane tickets leaving from GIG.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, 79.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Frankfurt and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt. April is the most popular month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Frankfurt travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.
