Belém to Rio De Janeiro (BEL–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BEL–GIG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,522 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Sky Express Also: AD, AF, AR, AV, KL, TP | 14 | 7M8 | 3h35 | – | – | AD, AF, AR, AV, KL, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BEL: -03 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Belém, it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
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.
BEL–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BEL to GIG
Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BEL to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BEL to GIG is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,522 miles (2,449 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek and Viracopos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.