Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport (YYC) leaving from here.
Calgary is three hours behind Rio De Janeiro. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Rio De Janeiro to YYC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to YYC departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 18 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.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
79.57% of flights taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from central Rio De Janeiro in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to YYC flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYC if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Calgary and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport flight.
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Calgary. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, RM1,760 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,397. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to YYC, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport (YYC). July is the peak month for travel to Calgary. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in May.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to YYC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Calgary
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Calgary right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Calgary International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Stampede park, Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower are essential stops on your Calgary itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Canada, consider Red Deer, roughly 129 kilometres north of Calgary. Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail are key reasons to visit.