Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP) leaving from here.
Punta Del Este (where Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport is located) and Rio De Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to PDP, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
79.57% of flights taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Rio De Janeiro to PDP flight? Unwind in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PDP:
Grab a Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport rental car and discover Punta Del Este and beyond with your own wheels. Punta Car, Dollar and Localiza are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport is $430. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $977. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to PDP, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (PDP). August is the most popular month to visit Punta Del Este. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Punta Del Este is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 26ºC. Book your Rio De Janeiro to PDP flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Punta Del Este
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Punta Del Este right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport:
Parada 9 - Playa Brava and La mano are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Punta Del Este to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Puerto de Punta del Este.
Explore more of Uruguay
Punta Del Este is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay you'll want to see. Around 97 kilometres west of Punta Del Este, a trip to Montevideo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Uruguay, head for Las Piedras, roughly 105 kilometres west of Punta Del Este. Museo de la Uva y el Vino, Parroquia San Antonio and Castillo De La Pilarica are among the biggest draws.
