Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport (PDP): What you need to know
Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport is located in Punta Del Este. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Rio de Janeiro.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to PDP. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG arrive at their destination without delay.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rio de Janeiro to PDP flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
79% of flights departing Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport (PDP)
Reserve a hotel near PDP if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport (PDP) to central Punta Del Este
Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Punta Del Este. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport (PDP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport is R 3,299. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,193. Depending on when you book and the availability, 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 PDP if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport (PDP)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport (PDP). January is the most popular month to visit Punta Del Este. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
Book a Rio de Janeiro to PDP plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Punta Del Este to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Punta Del Este
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Punta Del Este right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Capitan de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo Intl Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. La mano, Puerto de Punta del Este and Playa de Los Ingleses are highlights which should be on every Punta Del Este itinerary.
Explore more of Uruguay
You've visited Punta Del Este, now it's time to discover other parts of Uruguay. Journey about 97 kilometres west to Montevideo to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museo del Futbol to Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 105 kilometres west of Punta Del Este, Las Piedras is another essential stop in Uruguay. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museo de la Uva y el Vino, Artigas. Las Piedras Park and "Parque Artigas - Batalla de Las Piedras".