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Connecting route · Brazil → Spain

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Madrid, about 13h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 17m
RIOBCNLIS

Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona at a glance

Fastest journey13h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona

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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RIO Lisbon (LIS) BCN
Leg 1: GOL, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: easyJet, TAP Air Portugal, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~13h 24m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) BCN
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Nesma Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 17m
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RIO Rome (FCO) BCN
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: ITA Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) BCN
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~16h 00m
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RIO Paris (CDG) BCN
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~15h 03m
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RIO London (LHR) BCN
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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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
8,539 km5,303 miles
Journey time
13h 17mestimate
Time difference
+4hBarcelona vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Barcelona
EUR
Airports
GIG, SDU → BCN

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Madrid and Rome. 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 Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,539 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Amsterdam (AMS). GOL flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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