Rio De Janeiro to Rome (GIG–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–FCO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. ITA Airways leads the route. The flight covers 5,700 miles in approximately 10h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: EY, JU, LH, OS, SV | 7 | 339 | 11h15 | – | SkyTeam | EY, JU, LH, OS, SV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:00 PM in Rome.
Brazilian passport holders enter Italy 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. The 90-day allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen states.
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.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
GIG–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to FCO
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to FCO ranges from 10 hours 5 minutes to 11 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,700 miles (9,172 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.