Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport (MAN): What you need to know
Manchester is three hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Manchester Airport is located in Manchester, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Rio de Janeiro to MAN. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MAN that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between GIG and MAN include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 19 kilometres from central 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.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
80% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rio de Janeiro to MAN flight? Relax in a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
79% of flights leaving Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
The centre of Manchester is roughly 14 kilometres from Manchester Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport is ر.ق. 1,537. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,924. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to MAN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport (MAN). August is when most people travel to Manchester. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro to MAN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 23ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Manchester
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Manchester right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manchester Airport:
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour and The Homes of Football are a couple of big attractions to put on your Manchester itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museum of Science and Industry.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 105 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
