Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Flights from GIG to SLZ start from 01:00 — the earliest with Gol. The last departure is at 23:55 with Gol. In total, you can choose from eight weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GIG to SLZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is your gateway to exploring Sao Luiz (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport offered by this carrier.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for GIG to SLZ flights, with 88.24% of its services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport flight is Rs25,615. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs50,800. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GIG to SLZ.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Of the flights that depart from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near GIG:
Arriving at Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ)
Consider booking a hotel near SLZ if you're catching a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Sao Luiz Airport rental car and explore Sao Luiz and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Unidas and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Luiz Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ) to central Sao Luiz
Sao Luiz Airport to central Sao Luiz has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Luiz Airport (SLZ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Sao Luiz. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sao Luiz is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Sao Luiz Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GIG to SLZ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Luiz, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel around 483 kilometres west to Belem to tick off its leading sights. From Bioparque Amazonia Safari to Bioparque Amazonia Crocodilo Safari Zoo and Amazon Ecomuseum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Brazil, consider Teresina, about 338 kilometres south-east of Sao Luiz. Meeting of the rivers, Convento Sao Benedito and Potycabana Park are key highlights.
