Traveling from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport take 3 hours 10 minutes. Rio De Janeiro and Sao Luiz are in the same timezone (UTC-3), which means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
When flying domestically within Brazil, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from SLZ to GIG, check your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is $65. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $130. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SLZ to GIG.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Sao Luiz. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SLZ to GIG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rio De Janeiro
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from SLZ to GIG:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is an alternative way to get to Rio De Janeiro. This domestic airport could be a more convenient or cheaper option depending on your plans, so compare its fares and schedules.
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