Rio De Janeiro to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (GIG–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GIG–CDG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,707 miles in approximately 11h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: G3, KL, MU | 10 | 359, 77W | 11h-11h15 | – | SkyTeam | G3, KL, MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Brazilian passport holders enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. France includes its overseas departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion, Mayotte) under the same visa policy.
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.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
GIG–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to CDG
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to CDG is about 11 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,707 miles (9,184 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.