Travelling from Manaus Airport (MAO) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
The timezone in Rio de Janeiro is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Manaus.
Flights from MAO to GIG start at 00:50 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 01:50 with Gol. In total, there are eight weekly Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights.
Your MAO to GIG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
GOL Linhas Aéreas offers direct flights from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Rio de Janeiro — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier that operates MAO to GIG flights. A dependable 90.32% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Many travellers pass through Bogota Airport when flying between MAO and GIG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manaus Airport (MAO) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
141 € is currently the best price for a one-way Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. A return flight starts from 267 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAO to GIG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAO to GIG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Manaus Airport (MAO)
82% of flights departing from Manaus Airport reach their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from MAO.
Central Manaus to Manaus Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MAO:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're landing on a late Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and explore Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Manaus Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAO to GIG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.








