Travelling from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
Norman Manley International Airport is located in Kingston. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio de Janeiro is two hours ahead of Kingston.
Give yourself enough time to get on your KIN to Rio de Janeiro flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from KIN to Rio de Janeiro. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Kingston, KIN can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to KIN:
74% of flights leaving from Norman Manley International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) to Rio de Janeiro
Rs132,524 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs172,738. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from KIN to Rio de Janeiro, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KIN to Rio de Janeiro by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Reserving your ride from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from KIN to Rio de Janeiro can help you get the lowest rate.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 10 minutes by car. Central Rio de Janeiro is roughly 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the journey to take about 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your KIN to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 27 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
Public transport will take you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel close to RRJ. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your KIN to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RRJ in advance of your flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro. January is the busiest month to travel to Rio de Janeiro. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from KIN to Rio de Janeiro around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rio de Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio de Janeiro right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Norman Manley International Airport to Rio de Janeiro:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are highlights which should feature on any good Rio de Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its top attractions. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.