Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) leaving from here.
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is located in Puerto Natales. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to PNT.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Whether you're hoping to explore a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to PNT.
GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rio De Janeiro to PNT flight? Check in to a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
78.67% of flights leaving Santos Dumont Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
If you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PNT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Right now, 169 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 294 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to PNT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
September is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT). Plan your visit to Puerto Natales in May for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to PNT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Puerto Natales, with temperatures ranging from 3ºC (37ºF) to 14ºC (57ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Puerto Natales
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Puerto Natales right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Teniente J. Gallardo Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon are major attractions which should be on every Puerto Natales itinerary.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Puerto Natales, now it's time to explore more of Chile. Journey about 193 kilometres south-east to Punta Arenas to tick off its leading sights. From Plaza de Armas to Seno Otoway Penguin Colony and Mirador Cerro De La Cruz, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Porvenir is another essential stop in Chile and is around 225 kilometres south-east of Puerto Natales. No trip is complete without experiencing Costanera de Porvenir, Nativo Expediciones and Plaza de Porvenir, Porvenir, Chile.
