Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt am Main (GIG–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GIG–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 5,945 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa Also: AI, EY, LX, NH, SQ | 7 | 789 | 11h20 | – | – | AI, EY, LX, NH, SQ |
| DE Condor | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Brazilian passport holders enter Germany 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 and issued within the last 10 years.
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.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
GIG–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to FRA
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Condor. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to FRA is about 11 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,945 miles (9,567 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.