Travelling from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Approximately 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro and Natal (where Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport is located) are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
With 12 weekly flights between the two airports, Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 02:35. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from NAT to GIG is with Gol at 23:50.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your NAT to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets are available for booking. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is where you'll arrive.
Book your favourite seat with Gol. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Natal, NAT can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Pousada e Posto Amigão and Pousada da Rotatória are close to NAT. They're a particularly good option if you have an early departure.
82.74% of flights departing from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from NAT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to Rio De Janeiro
87 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. Return plane tickets start at 175 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from NAT to Rio De Janeiro, book your trip three months ahead of your departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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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'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and explore Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from NAT to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
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 NAT to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 32 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel close to RRJ. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your NAT to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Ready to set off? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going.
If you're hoping for a particular make or model, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Secure your ride from RRJ at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Travel to Rio De Janeiro in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from NAT to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Rio De Janeiro, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are essential stops on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are among the biggest draws.
