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Flights from Geneva to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Geneva to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Madrid, about 14h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 57m
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Geneva to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey13h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Geneva 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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GVA Lisbon (LIS) RIO
Leg 1: easyJet, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: GOL, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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GVA Madrid (MAD) RIO
Leg 1: Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia · Leg 2: Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 57m
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3
GVA Porto (OPO) RIO
Leg 1: easyJet, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 05m
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GVA Rome (FCO) RIO
Leg 1: easyJet, ITA Airways, EasyJet Switzerland · Leg 2: ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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GVA Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM, EasyJet Switzerland · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~15h 18m
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GVA London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: British Airways, SWISS · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m
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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
9,147 km5,680 miles
Journey time
13h 57mestimate
Time difference
-4hRio de Janeiro vs Geneva
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
GVA → GIG, SDU

Flights from Geneva to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Geneva to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Madrid 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 Geneva to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,147 km.
Where do you change planes between Geneva and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Madrid (MAD), Porto (OPO) and Rome (FCO). easyJet flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Geneva and Rio de Janeiro?
Geneva: Geneva International Airport (GVA). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Geneva and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind Geneva.

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