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 5 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Aerolineas Argentinas and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,289 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 GOL | 32 | 738, 7M8 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 20 | 7M8 | 3h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 7M8 | 3h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AV avianca | 13 | 738, 7M8 | 3h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 738 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
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 Aerolineas Argentinas, avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates and GOL. With 86 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 86 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MCZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.