Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ) jetting off from here.
Punta Arenas's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro. Pres Ibanez Airport is located in Punta Arenas.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to PUQ. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to PUQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport. Hospedaje Isla Magdalena and Cabaña Nothofagus PUQ are great choices near PUQ.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Pres Ibanez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis and explore beyond Punta Arenas's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
At the moment, Rs50,686 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs102,556. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to PUQ. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport (PUQ). July is the most popular month to visit Punta Arenas. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in May.
Book a Rio De Janeiro to PUQ flight ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Punta Arenas to range from 5ºC to 14ºC.
July sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Arenas
Start your Punta Arenas trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Pres Ibanez Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Punta Arenas when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Plaza de Armas followed by Seno Otoway Penguin Colony and Mirador Cerro De La Cruz.
Explore more of Chile
Puerto Natales is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Punta Arenas. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Into the Wild Patagonia Expeditions, Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Cueva del Milodon.
Any trip through Chile wouldn't feel complete without exploring Estancia Yendegaia. Yendegaia National Park is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas.