Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport (MCP): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport (MCP) leaving from either of these.
Macapa (where Macapa International Airport is located) and Rio De Janeiro share the UTC-3 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to MCP.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights complete their journey on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio De Janeiro to MCP flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
78.67% of flights taking off from Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Macapa International Airport (MCP)
Reserve a hotel close to MCP if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Macapa International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Movida, Localiza or Alamo to explore Macapa and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport (MCP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport is R 1,644. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,390. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to MCP if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport ticket.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport (MCP)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Macapa. June is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport (MCP), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to MCP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Macapa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Macapa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Macapa right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Macapa International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Amazon Biopark, Paraíso Dos Pássaros and Fazendinha Beach, Macapa -AP are top attractions which should feature on every Macapa itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Macapa, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 209 kilometres south to Breves to check off its top sights. From Orla de Breves to Igreja Matriz De Sant'Ana and Igreja de Santo Ezequiel Moreno, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Brazil, head for Portel, roughly 225 kilometres south of Macapa. Praia da Tucano, Praia do Arucará and Praça da Matriz are among its highlights.
