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Flights from Funchal to Rio de Janeiro
There are no direct flights from Funchal to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Porto, about 13h 21m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 21m
Funchal to Rio de Janeiro at a glance
Fastest journey13h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Porto
Best ways to fly from Funchal 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.
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
- 6,779 km4,210 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 21mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hRio de Janeiro vs Funchal
- Currency in Rio de Janeiro
- BRL
- Airports
- FNC → GIG, SDU
Flights from Funchal to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Funchal to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon and Porto. 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 Funchal to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,779 km.
Where do you change planes between Funchal and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO). easyJet flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Funchal and Rio de Janeiro?
Funchal: Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Funchal and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours behind Funchal.
