Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO): What you need to know
Put your plans into motion at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), the main airport in Rio de Janeiro. Search for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) that leave from this terminal.
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport flight.
The timezone in Manaus is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Rio de Janeiro. Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport is located in Manaus.
Take your pick of 8 direct services a week between Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) and Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO). This is the busiest route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 8:55pm departure from GIG to MAO.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to MAO, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like January or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
You can find a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) out of Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
When departing from GIG, you can catch a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport with Gol.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with GOL Linhas Aéreas between GIG and MAO.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 94.12% of its services landing as scheduled.
The journey from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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 Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio de Janeiro to MAO flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
Reserve a hotel close to MAO if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport flight.
Getting from Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) to central Manaus
Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manaus. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
Right now, $208 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $403. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MAO, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Manaus. January is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro to MAO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. September is the warmest month in Manaus, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 40ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport in June when temperatures are between 21ºC and 33ºC.
Explore more of Brazil
Itacoatiara is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manaus. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Mirante De Itacoatiara, Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve.