Rio De Janeiro to Brasília (GIG–BSB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–BSB is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 568 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 50 | 320, 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G3 GOL | 37 | 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h55 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 33 | 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 20 | 738, 7M8 | 1h45-1h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 1h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 738 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 14 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| IB Iberia | 5 | 320 | 1h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
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 | 8 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 187 | 125 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 45m |
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 Air France, Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates, GOL, Iberia and LATAM Airlines. With 187 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to BSB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to BSB ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 568 miles (914 km). There are approximately 187 weekly flights outbound and 193 return, totaling 380 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rio de Janeiro (SDU).