Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is Rio de Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) departing from here.
The average duration of a direct Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro and Asuncion (where Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
The most popular route is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU). Pick from 6 direct services each week.
Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to ASU won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Get to your destination in one go from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) operate from here.
Pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport leaving from GIG. Book your journey with one of these:
Most passengers prefer to fly with JetSmart from GIG to ASU.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Traveling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Rio de Janeiro to ASU flight? Relax in a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ASU and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to central Asuncion
Central Asuncion is around 16 kilometers from Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Currently, AED 222 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 553. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to ASU, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU). August is the busiest month to travel to Asuncion. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Asuncion is January, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your Rio de Janeiro to ASU plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Asuncion
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Asuncion:
Your visit to Asuncion should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes), Centro Cultural Guaraní and Catholic church of the Recoleta.
Explore more of Paraguay
You've seen Asuncion, now it's time to explore more of Paraguay. Journey about 290 kilometers east to Ciudad del Este to tick off its popular sights. From Iguacu to Represa Hidroelectrica Itaipu Binacional and Saltos del Acaray, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Encarnacion is another standout destination in Paraguay and is around 290 kilometers southeast of Asuncion. No trip is complete without dropping by Plaza de Armas, San Jose Beach and Santuario de la Virgen de Itacua.