Rio De Janeiro to Natal (GIG–NAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–NAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Gol Linhas Aereas leads the route. The flight covers 1,289 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 Gol Linhas Aereas Also: AF, AR, AV, CM, EK, TP | 22 | 7M8 | 2h58-3h05 | – | – | AF, 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 Gol Linhas Aereas. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to NAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to NAT is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,289 miles (2,075 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 151 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães, Tancredo Neves and Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.