Rio De Janeiro to Ciudad de la Costa (GIG–MVD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GIG–MVD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetSMART, Sky Express and SKY Airline lead the route. The flight covers 1,133 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA JetSMART | 7 | 321 | 3h14 | – | – | – |
| G3 Sky Express Also: EK | 4 | 7M8 | 3h15 | – | – | EK |
| H2 SKY Airline | 3 | 32Q | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · MVD: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Ciudad de la Costa.
Brazilian passport holders enter Uruguay visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable for another 90. As Mercosur members, Brazilians can enter with just a national identity card instead of a passport. No advance registration or fee is required.
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–MVD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to MVD
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD) are connected by nonstop service from JetSMART, Sky Express, SKY Airline and Air France. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GIG to MVD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to MVD is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,133 miles (1,823 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.