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Flights from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo or Lisbon, about 13h 13m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 13m
Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey13h 13mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo or Lisbon
Best ways to fly from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BCN Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Mon13:30 BCN19:10 GRU1h 50m connection21:00 GRU21:43 RIOLATAM Brasil
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,539 km5,303 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 13mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4hRio de Janeiro vs Barcelona
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- BCN → GIG, SDU
Flights from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo, Lisbon and Madrid. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,539 km.
Where do you change planes between Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU), Lisbon (LIS), Madrid (MAD) and Rome (FCO). LATAM Brasil flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro?
Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Barcelona.
