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Flights from Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 16h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 06m
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Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey16h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Istanbul 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.

1
IST Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~16h 47m
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2
IST Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 48m
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3
IST London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 12m
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4
IST Amsterdam (AMS) RIO
Leg 1: KLM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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5
IST Sao Paulo (GRU) RIO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 06m
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IST Lisbon (LIS) RIO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, TAP Air Portugal
Same alliance ~16h 11m
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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
10,277 km6,382 miles
Journey time
16h 06mestimate
Time difference
-6hRio de Janeiro vs Istanbul
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
IST, SAW → GIG, SDU

Flights from Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt and London. 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 Istanbul to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,277 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 6 hours behind Istanbul.

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