Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro's main airport is Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Check out your options for leaving from here when searching for your flights from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB).
Take a direct Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Curitiba's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio de Janeiro. Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport is located in Curitiba.
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB) is the most popular route. You can pick from 59 direct weekly services between GIG and CWB.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio de Janeiro to CWB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like January or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB) departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport leaving from GIG. Get on board with any of these:
The top choice among passengers flying between GIG and CWB is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Azul Airlines.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio de Janeiro to CWB flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CWB instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
The centre of Curitiba is roughly 13 kilometres from Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport is $71. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $128. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to CWB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Curitiba. July is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport (CWB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to CWB plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Curitiba to range from 16ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Curitiba
Once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Curitiba President Alfonso Pena Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Curitiba:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are must-visits when exploring Curitiba.
Explore more of Brazil
Sorocaba is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Curitiba. Around 290 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Parque Zoologico Municipal Quinzinho De Barros, PALACETE DE CRISTAL and Natural Ouro Fino Park.
Joinville is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 97 kilometres south of Curitiba. No trip is complete without a visit to Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dança.