Cheap flights from Rome to Rio de Janeiro from £352

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Sun, Mar 8
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

£352
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Sat, Mar 21
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

£352
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Tue, Mar 17
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

£353
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Tue, Mar 10
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

£353
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Sat, Mar 14
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

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Fri, Mar 6
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

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Tue, Mar 17 – Sat, Mar 28
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

£674
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Sat, Mar 14 – Sat, Mar 28
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

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Wed, Mar 18 – Sat, Mar 28
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

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Sun, Mar 15 – Sat, Mar 28
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

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Fri, Mar 13 – Sat, Mar 28
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

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Thu, Mar 19 – Sat, Mar 28
Rome FCORio de Janeiro GIG

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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
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
Arrive to
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9181 km
Worth visiting
Cristo Redentor - Governador Island - Ipanema Beach - Sugarloaf Mountain, Brazil

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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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
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
ITA AirwaysITYAZYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

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
14 Feb
82%
30°C24°C
21 Feb
81%
28°C24°C
Sunday
15 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
22 Feb
87%
27°C23°C
Monday
16 Feb
30°C23°C
23 Feb
89%
25°C23°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
30°C24°C
24 Feb
86%
23°C22°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
86%
29°C24°C
25 Feb
83%
25°C22°C
Thursday
19 Feb
89%
29°C24°C
26 Feb
81%
27°C22°C
Friday
20 Feb
82%
28°C24°C
27 Feb
87%
28°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, or Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International when they travel from Rome to Rio de Janeiro. Book your trip to arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport. The distance between Rome and Rio de Janeiro is 9181 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, ITA Airways, LATAM Airlines, Ryanair, and TAP Portugal. Rome 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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