Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM). Explore the options for setting off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), two of the city's main airports.
Rio De Janeiro and Santarem (where Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rio De Janeiro to STM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kms (11 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kms (1.00 mile) from central Rio De Janeiro. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Rio De Janeiro to STM flight? Relax in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78.67%.
About Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near STM and hit the lights earlier:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM)
£87 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport. A return flight starts at £174. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to STM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Santarem. June is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to STM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Santarem, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
March has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Santarem has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kms (180 miles) east of Santarem, a trip to Altamira will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Amusement Park Santa Cruz, Rio Xingu Beach and PAZ CHURCH.
Itaituba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Santarem. No journey is complete without experiencing Parque Nacional da Amazonia, Praia La Push and Oasis do Darkstrala.