Rio De Janeiro to Lisbon (GIG–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal leads the route. The flight covers 4,794 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AD, EK, EY, JD, LO | 15 | 332, 339 | 9h31-9h55 | – | Star Alliance | AD, EK, EY, JD, LO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:00 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 TAP Air Portugal. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to LIS is about 9 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,794 miles (7,715 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre, Tancredo Neves and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.