Rome to Rio De Janeiro (FCO–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FCO–GIG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. ITA Airways leads the route. The flight covers 5,700 miles in approximately 11h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: EY, JU | 7 | 339 | 11h55 | – | SkyTeam | EY, JU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FCO: CEST · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 1:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro.
Italian passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for stays of 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. The 90-day stay can be extended once at a local Federal Police office.
Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.
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.
FCO–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FCO to GIG
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FCO to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FCO to GIG ranges from 11 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,700 miles (9,172 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.