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How much do flights to Rio de Janeiro cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£846

Nonstop flights in May

£626 – £629

Most popular airline

Azul

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.

How to get from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

single fare

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-90 min

air-conditioned service

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

30-60 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

How to get from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rio de Janeiro?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

single journey fare

every 5–10 min

quick access to Zona Sul

10-30 min

metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

short trips with luggage

10-30 min

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
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 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
ITA Airways
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
ITA Airways
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
ITA Airways
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
ITA Airways
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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
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

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
284
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
79%
25°C21°C
23 May
89%
24°C19°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
27°C21°C
24 May
85%
24°C21°C
Monday
18 May
25°C22°C
25 May
89%
21°C20°C
Tuesday
19 May
82%
24°C21°C
26 May
89%
21°C19°C
Wednesday
20 May
63%
21°C20°C
27 May
85%
20°C19°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
20°C19°C
28 May
80%
22°C19°C
Friday
22 May
80%
21°C18°C
29 May
87%
21°C18°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, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and LATAM Airlines. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Rome to Rio de Janeiro?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rome and Rio de Janeiro takes around 12 hours.
What is the flight distance between Rome and Rio de Janeiro?
The flight distance between Rome and Rio de Janeiro is 9181 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rome and Rio de Janeiro?
Several carriers operate flights between Rome and Rio de Janeiro. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include ITA Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rome?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rome and London, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Lisbon, Bristol, Belfast, Jeddah, Prague, Tirana, Budapest, Istanbul, New York, Athens, Chișinău, 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.
Which airports are there in Rome?
Rome is mainly served by Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International.
What airports are near Rome?
The main airport in Rome is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. It is also served by Naples International, Florence, Abruzzo, Marche Airport, San Francesco d Assisi.
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 Zona da Mata Regional.
Which airlines fly between Rome and Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, you can fly between Rome and Rio de Janeiro with Azul, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, LATAM Airlines.
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