Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro is 7723 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Azul, TAP Portugal, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Emirates.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lisbon?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lisbon and London, Manchester, Barcelona, Paris, Madrid, Bristol, Madeira Islands, Amsterdam, Belfast, Rome, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Funchal, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Budapest, Ponta Delgada, Bucharest.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near Lisbon?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Lisbon is Lisbon Portela. It is also served by Lisbon Portela, Faro, Badajoz.

Question 7

What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro with Azul, TAP Portugal, LATAM Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Iberia Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lisbon 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Lisbon 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Lisbon?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Lisbon. The main one is Lisbon Portela and other nearby airports include Lisbon Portela, Faro, Badajoz

Question 12

How many airports are there near Rio de Janeiro?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lisbon, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lisbon, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£387
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£907
Cheapest round-trip	£841
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Nonstop flights in October	£623 – £2,885

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
BRT Transcarioca to Alvorada	40-60 min	R$4 – R$5; single fare	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Premium Bus (Frescão) to Centro/Zona Sul	45-90 min	R$18 – R$22; air-conditioned service	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Taxi (yellow cab)	30-60 min	R$120 – R$180; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	30-60 min	R$70 – R$150; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro from Cinelândia (walking distance)	10-20 min	R$6 – R$7; single journey fare	every 5–10 min	quick access to Zona Sul
Taxi (yellow cab)	10-30 min	R$25 – R$60; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	short trips with luggage
Uber/99 (ride-hailing)	10-30 min	R$15 – R$50; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
TAP Portugal	---	---	---	---	3	3	2
Gol Transportes Aéreos	---	---	---	---	3	2	---
Azul	---	---	---	---	2	1	2
Emirates	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 21 total	Daily flights: 3 average	Most flights: Friday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
TAP Portugal	3	2	3	2	3	2	2
Gol Transportes Aéreos	3	---	3	---	3	1	2
Azul	2	1	2	---	2	---	2
Emirates	1	1	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 43 total	Daily flights: 6.14 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Azul	AZU	AD	Yes
TAP Portugal	TAP	TP	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Gol Transportes Aéreos	GLO	G3	Yes
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	30°C	23°C
March	29°C	23°C
April	27°C	21°C
May	26°C	19°C
June	25°C	18°C
July	25°C	17°C
August	25°C	18°C
September	26°C	19°C
October	27°C	20°C
November	27°C	21°C
December	29°C	22°C

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