Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport (PMW): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport (PMW). Explore your options for leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), the city's main airports.
Palmas Airport is located in Palmas. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to PMW, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Rio De Janeiro to PMW flight? Check in to a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
78.67% of flights leaving Santos Dumont Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Palmas Airport (PMW)
Consider staying in a hotel near PMW if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Explore without limits with a Palmas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Movida or Unidas and see more of Palmas and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport (PMW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport is $117. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $231. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to PMW. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport (PMW)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport (PMW), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Palmas based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to PMW flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Palmas, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
July has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Palmas
Start your Palmas trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Palmas Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Palmas trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Cashew Beach, Prata Beach and Jalapão Areia Dourada Turismo CNPJ: 24.380.120/0001-20.
Explore more of Brazil
Palmas has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-west of Palmas, a trip to Gurupi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Museum of Indigenous Peoples of the Bananal Island Javae and Karaja, Monumento em Defesa da Natureza (Mãos) and Parish of Our Lady of Conception.
Have time for another stop? Head onward to Ponte Alta do Tocantins. It's located about 105 kilometres south-east of Palmas and boasts highlights like Igreja Batista Crescer em Ponte Alta.