Flying from Belem Airport (BEL) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Belem.
Leave plenty of time to make your BEL to SDU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belem Airport (BEL) to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Currently, Rs30,767 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Belem Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs61,486. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BEL 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 Belem Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BEL to SDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belem Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
Handy information about Belem Airport (BEL)
80% of flights leaving Belem Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of BEL.
Belem Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Belem. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Belem Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to BEL:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Reserve a hotel close to SDU if you're on a late Belem Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport rental car and discover Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio de Janeiro
From Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Belem Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Rio de Janeiro in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Belem Airport to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BEL to SDU in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without visiting Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.