Travelling from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport (PMW) to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro and Palmas (where Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To avoid rushing for your PMW to Rio de Janeiro flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Travelling from central Palmas to PMW takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near PMW? If you've booked an early flight from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that depart PMW arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport (PMW) to Rio de Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight is $148. The cheapest price for a return flight is $297. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from PMW to Rio de Janeiro, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro ticket.
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Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl 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 about four weeks before your flight from PMW to Rio de Janeiro can help you get the lowest rate.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio de Janeiro is about 5 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). After your flight from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 10 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 20 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your PMW to Rio de Janeiro flight:
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU can help you lock in a better rate.
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RRJ after your PMW to Rio de Janeiro flight. Recharge after a day of travel or simply take a moment to settle into a new destination at:
Rental agencies sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. A little planning can save you money.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
January is the busiest month for flights from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro. To skip the crowds, head to Rio de Janeiro in December.
Book a Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro plane ticket with a departure in February to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 36ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from PMW to Rio de Janeiro around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rio de Janeiro
Start your Rio de Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Palmas-Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Intl Airport to Rio de Janeiro, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are must-do's during your Rio de Janeiro adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without seeing Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.