Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Rio De Janeiro (CDG–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CDG–GIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 5,707 miles in approximately 11h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France | 7 | 77W | 11h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G3 GOL | 7 | 77W | 11h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CET · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 2:00 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 and GOL. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CDG to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to GIG ranges from 11 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,707 miles (9,184 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.