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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Isla Mujeresby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Isla Mujeres by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane SDU - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    16h 56m
    $6,687–16,084

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane GIG - CUN
    2. Take the ferry from Playa Tortugas to Isla Mujeresferry ferry
    16h 8m
    $5,534–13,124

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,852.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 56m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Isla Mujeres, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Isla Mujeres. However, you can fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Playa Tortugas, walk to Playa Tortugas, then take the ferry to Isla Mujeres.

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