Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) leaving from either of these.
Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport is located in Ilheus. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Rio De Janeiro.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to IOS. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to IOS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IOS instead:
Pick up an Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport rental car and explore Ilheus and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) to central Ilheus
Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport to the centre of Ilheus is around 19 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
At the moment, 67 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 125 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to IOS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Ilheus. June is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Ilheus is March, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to IOS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
August has temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ilheus
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ilheus:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Praia do Norte, Praia Do São Miguel and Vila olimpio are essential stops on your Ilheus itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ilheus. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Pelourinho, Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
Camaçari is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres north of Ilheus. No trip is complete without visiting Centro histórico, Camaçari Garden and Sítio do Expedito.