Cheap flights from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro from £111

Cheap flights from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro from £111

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Tue, Jul 21
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro SDU
£111
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Thu, Jul 23
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro GIG
£113
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Tue, Jul 21
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro GIG
£113
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Tue, Jul 21
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro GIG
£113
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Wed, Jul 22
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro SDU
£117
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Thu, Jul 23
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro SDU
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro SDU
£188
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro GIG
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro SDU
£200
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
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£205
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Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
Ilhéus IOSRio de Janeiro GIG
£214
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£111

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£614

Cheapest round-trip

£188

Average round-trip

£231

Nonstop flights in July

£88 – £88

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Premium bus (BRT) and taxi. Best value: Regular bus and metro connection.

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4 – R$5; single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

R$6 – R$7; single journey fare

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
Ilhéus Jorge Amado
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
284
Flight distance
994 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Gol Transportes Aéreos
---------------1---
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
80%
24°C20°C
11 Jul
70%
21°C19°C
Sunday
5 Jul
86%
22°C19°C
12 Jul
62%
24°C19°C
Monday
6 Jul
32%
23°C19°C
13 Jul
57%
29°C20°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
64%
25°C18°C
14 Jul
58%
26°C20°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
44%
21°C18°C
15 Jul
63%
28°C21°C
Thursday
9 Jul
22°C16°C
16 Jul
86%
24°C21°C
Friday
10 Jul
23°C16°C
17 Jul
93%
21°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The distance between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro is 994 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, and JetSMART. Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro have 284 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Ilhéus to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro takes around 1.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro is 994 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gol Transportes Aéreos.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ilhéus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ilhéus and London, São Paulo, Salvador, Brasília, Lisbon, Florianópolis, Londrina, Bogotá, Madrid, Natal, Maceió, Los Angeles, Kyiv, Goiânia, Brussels, Punta Cana, Geneva, Lviv, Rome, Frankfurt.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.
What airports are near Ilhéus?
The main airport in Ilhéus is Ilhéus Jorge Amado. It is also served by Ilhéus Jorge Amado.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
Which airlines fly between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro with Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ilhéus and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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