Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) setting off from either of these bases.
1 hour 30 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport flight.
Afonso Pena International Airport is located in Curitiba. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Rio De Janeiro.
The most popular route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB), with 46 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from GIG to CWB is the 3:40am Gol option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 11pm with Gol.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to CWB. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank 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)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
When taking off from GIG, you can take a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport with Gol.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Gol between GIG and CWB.
Gol is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 77.2% of its services landing on schedule.
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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79.57% of flights that depart Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to CWB flight:
78.67% of flights leaving Santos Dumont Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CWB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Getting from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
Afonso Pena International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Curitiba. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
Currently, R 584 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,209. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to CWB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up 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 Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB). June is the peak month for travel to Curitiba. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Curitiba is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to CWB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Afonso Pena International Airport in July when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Curitiba
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All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Museu Oscar Niemeyer, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are must-do's during your Curitiba adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Sorocaba is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Curitiba. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including King Aquários, Parque Zoologico Municipal Quinzinho De Barros and PALACETE DE CRISTAL.
Around 97 kilometres south of Curitiba, Joinville is another favourite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dança.
