Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Rio De Janeiro (CDG–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CDG–GIG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,707 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: G3, KL, MU, SK | 10 | 359, 77W | 11h09-11h20 | – | SkyTeam | G3, KL, MU, SK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 1:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
French passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. Proof of a return ticket, accommodation, and sufficient funds may be requested at immigration.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
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.
CDG–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to GIG
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CDG to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to GIG is about 11 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,707 miles (9,184 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.