Rio De Janeiro to Natal (GIG–NAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–NAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 1,289 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Sky Express Also: AR, AV, CM, EK, TP | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 3h05 | – | – | AR, AV, CM, EK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · NAT: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Natal.
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–NAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to NAT
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to NAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to NAT ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,289 miles (2,075 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 142 return, totaling 227 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via EZE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.