Rio De Janeiro to Belo Horizonte (GIG–CNF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GIG–CNF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Gol Linhas Aereas, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP | 39 | 738, 7M8 | 1h10 | – | – | AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, KL, TP |
| AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Also: AV, AZ, CM, TP | 25 | 295 | 1h05 | – | – | AV, AZ, CM, TP |
| LA LATAM Chile | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Belo Horizonte from Rio De Janeiro
| Metric | GIG→CNF | SDU→CNF | RRJ→CNF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GIG | – | 9 mi | 14 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 330 | 56 | 6 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · CNF: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Belo Horizonte.
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–CNF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Rio de Janeiro to Belo Horizonte: Southeast Brazil Shuttle
GIG-CNF connects Brazil's two largest cities in the southeast interior corridor. LATAM, Gol, and Azul combine for 8 to 13 daily nonstops. Block time is about 1 hour 5 minutes on the 340 km sector. The route competes with bus service (6 to 7 hours) and car travel (5 to 6 hours), but the short flight time makes air travel the default for business passengers. Belo Horizonte is Brazil's third-largest metro area and a centre for mining, engineering, and technology. Rio de Janeiro's economy, government functions, and tourism base generate steady two-way traffic between the cities.
Airport Considerations
Rio passengers should check whether their CNF flight departs from Galeao (GIG) or Santos Dumont (SDU). The two airports serve different parts of the city and are not interchangeable without a long transfer. GIG is the international gateway with connections to North America, Europe, and other Brazilian cities. SDU is a downtown city airport limited to domestic flights and preferred by passengers originating in the Zona Sul or Centro. Confins Airport sits well outside Belo Horizonte and requires a 40 to 60 minute ground transfer. Belo Horizonte's closer airport, Pampulha (PLU), handles some regional flights but has limited commercial service compared to CNF.