Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Manaus Airport (MAO): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport.
Manaus's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Manaus one hour behind Rio de Janeiro.
Choose from eight weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport flights. The 20:55 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight available. Gol operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GIG to MAO flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
GOL Linhas Aéreas offers direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Manaus — and maybe even more of Brazil if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with GOL Linhas Aéreas on this route.
With an impressive 94.12% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating GIG to MAO flights.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport. Bogota Airport is a popular stopover on the GIG to MAO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Manaus Airport (MAO)
Rs41,642 is the lowest price for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs72,207. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GIG to MAO.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GIG to MAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport.
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near GIG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Manaus Airport (MAO)
If you're landing on a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MAO:
Pick up a Manaus Airport rental car and explore Manaus and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Movida and vipservice are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Manaus Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Manaus Airport (MAO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Manaus in March.
The warmest month in Manaus is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Manaus Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GIG to MAO in June. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 33ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Manaus has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres east of Manaus, a visit to Itacoatiara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Mirante De Itacoatiara, Tunel Verde de Itacoatiara and Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve.
Parintins is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 386 kilometres east of Manaus. No journey is complete without seeing Associação Folclórica Boi-Bumbá Garantido - Cidade Garantido, Santuário Boi Garantido and N S do Carmo Cathedral.