Rio De Janeiro to New Delhi (GIG–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between GIG and DEL. Nearest airports to GIG with scheduled service: Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 9 mi) · Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ, 14 mi) · Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF, 71 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DXB Dubai 20h 11m EK → 6EAIEK Dubai (DXB) to New Delhi flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 21h 50m AFG3KL → AFAIKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to New Delhi flights
LHR London 23h 5m AYBAIB → 6EACAI London (LHR) to New Delhi flights
AMS Amsterdam 23h 20m G3KLSK → AIKLSQ Amsterdam (AMS) to New Delhi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 10m AIEYLH → AIAZLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to New Delhi flights
EWR Newark 26h 37m UA → ACAIUA Newark (EWR) to New Delhi flights
FCO Rome 27h 32m AZEYJU → AIAZ Rome (FCO) to New Delhi flights
JFK New York 30h 23m G3 → AAAI New York (JFK) to New Delhi flights
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Rio De Janeiro to New Delhi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between GIG and DEL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to DEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DXB ~20h 11m CDG ~21h 50m LHR ~23h 5m AMS ~23h 20m FRA ~24h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
528
Candidates
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8.5h
New Delhi is 8.5 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · DEL: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 2.5:00 AM (next day) in New Delhi.
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.

Getting from DEL

Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.

New Delhi Climate

Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.

Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

GIG–DEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to New Delhi route.
Route details
Time difference+8.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GIG
Full nameRio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: DEL
Full nameIndira Gandhi International Airport
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to DEL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Delhi is 8.5 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.