Cheap flights from Bamako to Rio de Janeiro from £627

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3 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro SDU

£627
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro GIG

£684
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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro GIG

£710
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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro SDU

£710
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro GIG

£800
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 30
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro SDU

£816
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 30 – Thu, May 7
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro SDU

£1,474
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro GIG

£1,527
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3 stops
Sun, May 3 – Sat, May 9
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro GIG

£1,534
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro GIG

£1,538
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro SDU

£1,580
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Bamako BKORio de Janeiro GIG

£1,585
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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

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

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)

From Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

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
Bamako–Sénou International
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
AzulAZUADYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

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
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
82%
25°C20°C
18 Apr
27°C21°C
Sunday
12 Apr
82%
27°C20°C
19 Apr
73%
27°C21°C
Monday
13 Apr
75%
26°C20°C
20 Apr
86%
26°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
27°C20°C
21 Apr
26°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
27°C21°C
22 Apr
27°C21°C
Thursday
16 Apr
27°C21°C
23 Apr
89%
28°C22°C
Friday
17 Apr
28°C22°C
24 Apr
69%
27°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, Royal Air Maroc, Azul, Ethiopian Airlines, and LATAM Airlines. Bamako 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.

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