Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport (LEC): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport (LEC) taking off from either of these.
Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport is located in Lencois. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Rio De Janeiro.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to LEC.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rio De Janeiro to LEC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport (LEC)
₹ 17,508 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 35,973. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to LEC if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport (LEC)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport (LEC). June is the busiest month to travel to Lencois. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Lencois is March, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to LEC flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has temperatures of between 15ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lencois
Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Coronel Horacio de Mattos Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lencois:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Chapada Diamantina - BA, Flor Trekking and Trilha Lençóis - Morro de Pai Inácio are essential stops on your Lencois itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Lencois has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-east of Lencois, a visit to Jequie will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Lagoa Do Derba, Catedral De Santo Antonio De Padua and Igreja Santa Cruz.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Santo Antônio de Jesus, about 225 kilometres east of Lencois. Igreja Matriz, Igreja do Cajueiro and Igreja do Evangelho Quadrangular - Templo dos Anjos are highlights.