Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is three hours behind Manchester.
Leave enough time to get on your MAN to Rio De Janeiro flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from MAN to Rio De Janeiro, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
MAN is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a hotel near MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
59.39% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is RM1,878. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,533. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from MAN to Rio De Janeiro, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from MAN to Rio De Janeiro.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from MAN to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
The journey will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your MAN to Rio De Janeiro flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SDU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better deals and a greater range of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Step off your flight from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro and head straight for your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of Rio De Janeiro is around 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and usually takes 40 minutes to reach by car.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Check in to a hotel close to RRJ and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late MAN to Rio De Janeiro flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
No squeezing into small cabs, no navigating public transport — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Browse the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
If you prefer a specific type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Reserve your ride from RRJ a few weeks ahead of your flight from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro. The city comes alive in high season, but prices are typically higher and top attractions can be busy. Go to Rio De Janeiro in the off-season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MAN to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are leading attractions which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Belo Horizonte is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.