Travelling from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro and Ilheus (where Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport is located) are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Give yourself enough time to make your IOS to Rio De Janeiro flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Travelling from central Ilheus to IOS takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near IOS? If you're catching an early flight from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, 77.61% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) to Rio De Janeiro
90 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 173 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from IOS to Rio De Janeiro. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for an Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro ticket.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Pick up 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 popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from IOS to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 15 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your IOS to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Score the best price by securing your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Step off your flight from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro and head for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Rio De Janeiro is around 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and usually takes 40 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport will take you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Check in to one of these stays after your IOS to Rio De Janeiro flight:
No squeezing into small cabs, no hauling bags on public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Explore the types of cars available here at Localiza.
If you prefer a specific make or model, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Secure your ride from RRJ a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Plan your trip to Rio De Janeiro during high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in an Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket with a departure in February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IOS to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to Rio De Janeiro, browse our range of hotels including:
Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Copacabana Beach.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.