Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro (AMS–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–GIG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 5,940 miles in approximately 11h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: G3, SK | 7 | 781 | 11h55 | – | SkyTeam | G3, SK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 1:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Dutch passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
AMS–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to GIG
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to GIG is about 11 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,940 miles (9,560 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, London Heathrow and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.