Flying from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located in Liverpool. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is three hours behind Liverpool.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LPL to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from LPL to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LPL is about 13 kilometres from central Liverpool. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LPL:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 74.3% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Rio De Janeiro
ج.م. 19,801 is currently the best price for a one-way Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A return flight ticket starts from ج.م. 40,828. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from LPL to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro ticket.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LPL to Rio De Janeiro by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
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 takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Choose one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your flight from LPL to Rio De Janeiro can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your LPL to Rio De Janeiro flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and make a speedy getaway.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel near RRJ. Settle in at one of these stays after your LPL to Rio De Janeiro flight:
No squeezing into small cabs, no navigating public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Check out the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
If you prefer a specific model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting your first choice. Reserve your ride from RRJ at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Travel to Rio De Janeiro during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPL to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Rio De Janeiro, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are must-visits when exploring Rio De Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
