Flying from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 4 hours behind Málaga, where Malaga Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from AGP to Rio De Janeiro, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from AGP to Rio De Janeiro, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from Spain and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
AGP is around 14 kilometres from central Málaga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 52 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to AGP:
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Rio De Janeiro
$682 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A return flight starts at $1,127. These fares may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from AGP to Rio De Janeiro, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Once your flight from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 3 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near SDU. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from AGP to Rio De Janeiro at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Rio De Janeiro, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from AGP to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Malaga Airport to Rio De Janeiro, browse our selection of hotels including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Copacabana Beach.
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