Rio De Janeiro to Brasília (GIG–BSB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–BSB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sky Express and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 568 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Sky Express Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP | 31 | 738 | 1h45-1h50 | – | – | AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR, IB, LH, TP | 28 | 320 | 1h50 | – | – | AR, IB, LH, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Brasília from Rio De Janeiro
| Metric | GIG→BSB | SDU→BSB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GIG | – | 9 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 259 | 216 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · BSB: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Brasília.
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–BSB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to BSB
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express and LATAM Chile. With 259 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to BSB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to BSB is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 568 miles (914 km). There are approximately 259 weekly flights outbound and 237 return, totaling 496 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Santa Genoveva, Tancredo Neves and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rio de Janeiro (SDU).