Written by Alexander Kopp, Maria Gaulto, Maria Vajello
06/08/2025
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Manaus is served by Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) for air travel, the Terminal Rodoviário de Manaus for bus connections, and the Port of Manaus, a vital riverport on the Rio Negro, for boat journeys.
By Air:
Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) is located approximately 15 km (9 miles) from the city center.
Direct international flights are available from cities such as Miami, Orlando, Panama City, and Bogotá.
Flights from major Brazilian cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília typically take about five hours, often with stopovers.
Domestic airlines serving Manaus include LATAM, GOL, and Azul.
International airlines include Copa and Avianca.
Return flight costs can vary, with examples from the US ranging from approximately $321 to over $1200, and from London around £586.
From the airport, public bus number 306 runs downtown every 30 minutes (around R$3), or taxis are available for a fixed rate of about $20.
By Bus:
The Manaus Bus Station is situated about 7-8 km (4-5 miles) from downtown.
Long-haul bus journeys are possible from other Brazilian states like Roraima, Porto Velho, and Itacoatiara.
Travel times are extensive, for example, from Porto Velho taking approximately 22 hours 35 minutes, with costs around $100.
From Boa Vista, the journey takes about 11 hours 2 minutes, costing around $56.
Local buses (like 306 or 813) or taxis can connect you from the bus station to the city center.
By Boat:
River travel is a common way to access Manaus from other Amazonian locations.
Slow boats from Belém to Manaus can take around 6 days upstream, while the downstream journey is faster, taking about 4 days.
From Leticia (Colombia) or Tabatinga (Brazil), slow boats take approximately 4 days/3 nights downstream to Manaus (Terminal do Ajato), costing about 240 Brazilian Reals (around $46 USD), including full board.
Fast boats from Leticia/Tabatinga take about 36 hours but are more expensive and offer less scenery.
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