Rio De Janeiro to João Pessoa (GIG–JPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–JPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,215 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Sky Express Also: AD, AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, TP | 14 | 738 | 2h50-3h | – | – | AD, AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · JPA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in João Pessoa.
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–JPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to JPA
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to JPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to JPA ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,215 miles (1,955 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via AEP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.