Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) to Rio De Janeiro (EZE–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EZE–GIG is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Flybondi and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 1,240 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 GOL | 19 | 332, 738, 7M8 | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
| FO Flybondi | 18 | 738 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 12 | 330, 738, 73M, 7M8 | 2h55-3h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JA JetSMART | 10 | 320 | 2h55-2h56 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 777 | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 777 | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 77W | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 7 | 321 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rio De Janeiro from Buenos Aires (Ezeiza)
| Metric | EZE→GIG | AEP→GIG | MVD→GIG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EZE | – | 19 mi | 142 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 143 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 55m | 2h 43m |
Travel Essentials
EZE: -03 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza), 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.
EZE–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EZE to GIG
Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, Finnair, British Airways, Emirates, Flybondi, GOL, JetSMART and LATAM Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EZE to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EZE to GIG ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,240 miles (1,996 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 181 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AEP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buenos Aires (AEP), Ciudad de la Costa (MVD) and Rosario (ROS).