Rio De Janeiro to Lisbon (GIG–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GIG–LIS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, Azul and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 4,794 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal | 14 | 339 | 9h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AD Azul | 7 | 339 | 9h35 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 339 | 9h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · LIS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 9:00 PM in Lisbon.
Brazilian passport holders enter Portugal 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. Portugal shares strong historic ties with Brazil but applies standard Schengen entry rules.
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.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
GIG–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to LIS
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to LIS ranges from 9 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,794 miles (7,715 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.