Flying from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Luiz.
Your SLZ to SDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Right now, 60 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 132 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SLZ to SDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
76.8% of flights that take off from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Sao Luiz to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near SLZ:
Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
If you're getting in on a late Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SDU:
Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Santos Dumont Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Santos Dumont Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
January is the most popular month for flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in April.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLZ to SDU in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are key highlights.