Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju (GIG–AJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AF1907
AF Air France
738
12:40 AM
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3:00 AM
-03
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G32064
G3 GOL
7M8
9:35 AM
-03 T2
11:55 AM
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AR7566
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
9:35 AM
-03 T1
11:55 AM
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2h 20m
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AV4616
AV avianca
7M8
9:35 AM
-03 T1
11:55 AM
-03
2h 20m
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CM3537
CM Copa
738
9:35 AM
-03 T2
11:55 AM
-03
2h 20m
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CM3508
CM Copa
7M8
9:35 AM
-03 T2
11:55 AM
-03
2h 20m
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AD3074
AD Azul
7M8
9:35 AM
-03 T1
11:55 AM
-03
2h 20m
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EK3707
EK Emirates
738
9:35 AM
-03 T2
11:55 AM
-03
2h 20m
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CM3530
CM Copa
738
10:05 AM
-03 T1
12:25 PM
-03
2h 20m
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G32000
G3 GOL
738
10:05 AM
-03 T2
12:25 PM
-03
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G32004
G3 GOL
738
6:30 PM
-03 T2
8:50 PM
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AV2618
AV avianca
738
6:30 PM
-03 T2
8:50 PM
-03
2h 20m
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AD3031
AD Azul
738
6:30 PM
-03 T2
8:50 PM
-03
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CM3518
CM Copa
738
6:30 PM
-03 T2
8:50 PM
-03
2h 20m
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AF2043
AF Air France
738
11:40 PM
-03 T2
2:00 AM+1
-03
2h 20m
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AR7694
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
11:45 PM
-03 T2
2:05 AM+1
-03
2h 20m
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AD3051
AD Azul
7M8
11:45 PM
-03 T2
2:05 AM+1
-03
2h 20m
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AV2603
AV avianca
7M8
2:45 AM
-03 TT1
5:05 AM
-03
2h 20m
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AD3002
AD Azul
7M8
2:45 AM
-03
5:10 AM
-03
2h 25m
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G32085
G3 GOL
738
2:45 AM
-03 TT1
5:05 AM
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AD3033
AD Azul
738
2:45 AM
-03
5:05 AM
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CM3536
CM Copa
738
2:45 AM
-03 TT1
5:05 AM
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CM3507
CM Copa
738
3:05 AM
-03
5:30 AM
-03
2h 25m
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AR7515
AR Aerolineas Argentin
738
3:05 AM
-03
5:30 AM
-03
2h 25m
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AD3005
AD Azul
738
3:05 AM
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5:30 AM
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2h 25m
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CM3511
CM Copa
738
3:05 AM
-03
5:30 AM
-03
2h 25m
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AV2607
AV avianca
738
3:05 AM
-03
5:30 AM
-03
2h 25m
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G32003
G3 GOL
738
3:05 AM
-03
5:30 AM
-03
2h 25m
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G32001
G3 GOL
7M8
4:20 PM
-03
6:40 PM
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CM3505
CM Copa
738
4:20 PM
-03 TT1
6:40 PM
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2h 20m
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CM3500
CM Copa
738
4:35 PM
-03
7:05 PM
-03
2h 30m
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AF2019
AF Air France
7M8
4:35 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
2h 30m
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AR7551
AR Aerolineas Argentin
7M8
4:35 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
2h 30m
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AD3067
AD Azul
7M8
4:35 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
2h 30m
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EK3708
EK Emirates
7M8
4:35 PM
-03
7:05 PM
-03
2h 30m
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G32065
G3 GOL
7M8
4:35 PM
-03 TT1
7:05 PM
-03
2h 30m
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AV2620
AV avianca
738
9:30 PM
-03
11:50 PM
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Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju
7 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 913 mi 2h 20m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

GIG–AJU is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Azul, GOL and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 913 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–AJU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AD Azul 15 738, 7M8 2h20
G3 GOL 15 738, 7M8 2h20
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 13 7M8 2h20 SkyTeam
AV avianca 8 738, 7M8 2h20 Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 8 738, 7M8 2h20 Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 738 2h20
AF Air France 2 738 2h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AD, AF, AV, CM, EK, G3
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AD, AR, AV, CM, G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + EK + G3 (37 flights/wk, 54%)
Star Alliance: AV + CM (16 flights/wk, 24%)
SkyTeam: AF + AR (15 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to AJU direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
96
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to AJU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
168
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Aracaju is 0 hours the same as Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · AJU: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Aracaju.
Distance & Flight Time
913 mi / 1,469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Getting to GIG

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–AJU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju route.
Route details
Distance913 mi / 1,469 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights68 out / 96 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: AJU
IATA / ICAOAJU / SBAR
TimezoneAmerica/Maceio
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to AJU flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 913 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from GIG to AJU. The return direction has about 96 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VCP, GRU, BSB, CNF, SSA, REC and CGH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AJU to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to AJU

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GIG to AJU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to AJU ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 913 miles (1,469 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via VCP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.