Travelling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport.
Rio De Janeiro and Joao Pessoa are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Gol is the earliest flight available. Gol operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Your GIG to JPA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Joao Pessoa (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a cinch with Gol. This popular airline has direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Gol on this route.
Gol tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for GIG to JPA flights, with 89.74% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flight is C$88. A return ticket right now is C$182. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from GIG to JPA, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GIG to JPA.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Of all flights leaving Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to GIG? If you're boarding an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
Book a hotel close to JPA if you're on a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Alamo and chase adventure across Joao Pessoa and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to central Joao Pessoa
From Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, Joao Pessoa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Joao Pessoa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Joao Pessoa, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GIG to JPA in August. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Joao Pessoa, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel around 105 kilometres south to Recife to tick off its leading attractions. From Cordeiro Rural Exposition Park to Museu a Céu Aberto and Arruado Engenho Velho da Várzea, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres south of Joao Pessoa, Maceio is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Parque municipal de Maceio, Museu Theo Brandao de Antropologia e Folclore and Praça do Bicentenário.