Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro from £447

Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro from £447

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2 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£447
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2 stops
Wed, Feb 25
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro SDU
£451
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 28
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£457
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1 stop
Thu, Feb 26
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£517
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1 stop
Fri, Feb 27
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£517
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1 stop
Wed, Feb 25
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£517
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Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£793
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Thu, Feb 26 – Wed, Mar 4
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Thu, Feb 26 – Wed, Mar 4
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£795
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Sat, Feb 28 – Fri, Mar 6
Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
£879
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Amsterdam AMSRio de Janeiro GIG
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£447

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,064

Cheapest round-trip

£793

Average round-trip

£1,035

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Rio de Janeiro's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Premium bus (BRT) and taxi. Best value: Regular bus and metro connection.

Rio de Janeiro is served by two airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) lies 20 km north of central Rio, while Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is conveniently located just 1 km from downtown in the city center itself. Transport options include premium buses, regular buses, metro connections, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Rio.

From Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

R$4-R$5 (single fare)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

R$18-R$22 (air-conditioned service)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

R$120-R$180 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R$70-R$150 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

From Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

R$6-R$7 (single journey fare)

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

R$25-R$60 (metered; varies by destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

R$15-R$50 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup

Notes:

  • Prices in BRL (R$); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can be heavy, especially during rush hours and major events. Allow extra time for road-based transfers.
  • Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown and the metro, making it very convenient for city center access.
  • Yellow taxis use meters; agree on fare or use official airport taxi counters for fixed rates from GIG.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Rio de Janeiro

Depart from
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9570 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
ITA AirwaysITYAZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Rio de Janeiro

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February30°C23°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C21°C
May26°C19°C
June25°C18°C
July25°C17°C
August25°C18°C
September26°C19°C
October27°C20°C
November27°C21°C
December29°C22°C
Hottest Month
30°C
February
Coldest month
17°C
July
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
92%
29°C24°C
14 Feb
30°C23°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
25°C23°C
15 Feb
31°C24°C
Monday
9 Feb
87%
28°C23°C
16 Feb
31°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
28°C23°C
17 Feb
31°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
69%
29°C23°C
18 Feb
77%
30°C24°C
Thursday
12 Feb
31°C24°C
19 Feb
30°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
30°C23°C
20 Feb
30°C23°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The distance between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro is 9570 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, TAP Portugal, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Ryanair, and ITA Airways. Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Rio de Janeiro, consider visiting Cristo Redentor, Governador Island, Ipanema Beach, and Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro is 9570 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Amsterdam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Amsterdam and London, Manchester, Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid, Edinburgh, Bristol, Tel Aviv, Glasgow, Belfast, Istanbul, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Riga, Athens, Stockholm, Prague, Dubai, Warsaw.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Buenos Aires, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador, Florianópolis, Manchester, Montevideo, Santiago de Chile, Manaus, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Toronto, Fortaleza, Brasília, Bristol, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Porto Seguro.
What airports are near Amsterdam?
The main airport in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Dortmund, Weeze, Rotterdam The Hague, Lille.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.
Which airlines fly between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro with Azul, TAP Portugal, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Ryanair, ITA Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro?
Traveling between Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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