"this airport is just fine"
H King (United States)
✅ Trip Verified | Other reviews are clearly outdated, so don't put much stock in them. My arrival was around midnight, and was fine - incoming passengers were separated into Brazil nationals and all others, and as a non-Brazilian I was quickly processed. I found it odd that passengers exiting the terminal were forced to go through the duty-free shop, but this may have been a result of the late hour. The departure was fine also, scheduled for 1 am. It was confusing to check bags because only some of the check-in counters are visible when entering the terminal - others are in a second row behind the first. My carrier opened their counter 3 hours before the flight and security opened about 2 hours beforehand, so I had a few hours before checking in. There weren't an abundance of seats, but few people were inconvenienced. I didn't see any lockers to store baggage. Even at this late hour (9-11 p.m.), several shops were open (like a news stand, a snack bar, a chocolate shop, and a cosmetics shop). Beyond security there was only one small news stand (with a few snacks and water), but it was also open. There was abundant seating here. All in all, this airport is just fine.
Experience At Airport | Arrival and Departure |
Date Visit | July 2019 |
Type Of Traveller | Solo Leisure |
Queuing Times | 12345 |
Terminal Cleanliness | 12345 |
Terminal Seating | 12345 |
Terminal Signs | 12345 |
Food Beverages | 12345 |
Airport Shopping | 12345 |
Airport Staff | 12345 |
Recommended | yes |
"the check in is very fast"
1 reviews Italo Loiola (Brazil)
Optimal infrastructure, parking is good, the check in is very fast, thoughtful attendants, the security is good. The airport has a lack of restaurants that is somewhat annoying, but has a good service and good wifi.
Experience At Airport | Arrival and Departure |
Date Visit | September 2015 |
Type Of Traveller | Family Leisure |
Queuing Times | 12345 |
Terminal Cleanliness | 12345 |
Terminal Seating | 12345 |
Terminal Signs | 12345 |
Food Beverages | 12345 |
Airport Shopping | 12345 |
Wifi Connectivity | 12345 |
Airport Staff | 12345 |
Recommended | yes |
Manaus Airport customer review
Marcus Durrant (United Kingdom)
A provincial airport that seems a lot bigger than it needs to be. The immigration officer may well be the most bored person on the planet - 'Next!' (scowls at passport), stamps it 'Next'. When catching your flight, make sure that you stay focused - the tannoy announcements are completely unintelligible (even if you speak Portuguese), and it all seems a bit gloomy which tends to send you to sleep. Airside faciliities are OK but nothing to write home about.
Experience At Airport | Arrival and Departure |
Date Visit | July 2015 |
Type Of Traveller | Family Leisure |
Queuing Times | 12345 |
Terminal Cleanliness | 12345 |
Terminal Seating | 12345 |
Terminal Signs | 12345 |
Food Beverages | 12345 |
Airport Shopping | 12345 |
Airport Staff | 12345 |
Recommended | no |
Manaus Airport customer review
G Chinn (United Kingdom)
A dreadful place. The only airport I have visited where the check-in desks are in a controlled area to which access is restricted until around 90 minutes prior to (domestic) flight departure. This setup means that if you have a few hours to kill you are saddled with your luggage and unable to make the most of the (overpriced) shops and facilities on offer. Internet cafe must be in the running for worlds most expensive at US$15 per hour. Its slightly more reasonable once through security (but see above - you will not have much time to use it). For reasons unknown the entire area beyond security control smelled of vomit. A taxi for the fast 7 mile/12km journey to town costs an extortionate US$30+. As a point of principle you can avoid this by turning right outside the terminal and walking 100m to the bus stop where services are quite regular and a much more reasonable US$1.50.
Queuing Times | 12345 |
Terminal Cleanliness | 12345 |
Airport Shopping | 12345 |
Recommended | no |
Manaus Airport customer review
Ron Kuhlmann
No avoiding this place if flying to Manaus which is worth a visit but the airport is in need of some significant help. My flight was to MIA and the check-in area was a small space cut off from the lobby. There were only 3 positions available and the process took quite a bit of time. Once past security there was a single big room with trinkets kiosk a book kiosk that eventually opened and a snack bar. No lounge or any other space available. The staff were friendly but the facility was deficient for an "international" gateway.
Recommended | no |
Manaus Airport customer review
S Koenig
Had to change planes here on our way from Fortaleza to Miami. Looks like an older airport with added security equipment for international flights thrown in at random. When we left our first flight we had to exit the secure area find our way to the new departure area and then go through security again (there was a total lack of signage or personnel letting people just making connections know that they did not have to stand in the longest line with others just starting their trip there). Waiting area rather confined with a couple of small shops and one concessionaire selling a very limited selection of food and drinks. I would hate to have to spend several hours in this airport which is getting increased numbers of international flights.
Recommended | no |
Manaus Airport customer review
Andre Souza
MAO is an old airport far away from the city but with good and cheap connections! They have a lot of security food is expensive so come prepared - a simple burger will cost you 5 dollars or so and internet 9 dollars one hour! Tourist information center is very friendly and helpful.
Recommended | no |
Manaus Airport customer review
M Doyle
Traveled to Manaus many times found the airport good with easy access to car park. Staff nice security not too long a queue shops etc are standard airport stuff. Would recommend early arrival and double check all documentation you need to travel. Stop to look at the turtles outside the terminal in their own pond.
Recommended | no |
Manaus Airport customer review
Ned Hopkins
On my first trip to the Amazon in 1998 Manaus airport was a nightmare. On my second trip the airport had been much upgraded. The entire building had been enclosed and was air-conditioned many shops some with quality goods.
Recommended | no |