Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires (GIG–AEP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–AEP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSMART and Airlines of Tasmania lead the route. The flight covers 1,224 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas Also: AZ, G3, LA | 32 | 738 | 3h25 | – | SkyTeam | AZ, G3, LA |
| JA JetSMART | 17 | 320, 321 | 3h25 | – | – | – |
| FO Airlines of Tasmania | 10 | 738 | 3h20-3h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · AEP: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Buenos Aires.
Brazilian passport holders enter Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days. As Mercosur full members, Brazilians can enter with just a national ID card instead of a passport. No advance authorization is required. Stays can be extended once for an additional 90 days at Argentine immigration offices.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
GIG–AEP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to AEP
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, Airlines of Tasmania and JetSMART. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to AEP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to AEP ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,224 miles (1,969 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 146 return, totaling 278 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via EZE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.