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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Frankfurt, about 15h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 45m
RIOBUHMAD

Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest at a glance

Fastest journey15h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest

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 Madrid (MAD) BUH
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: FlyOne, Iberia, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 45m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) BUH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: FlyOne, HiSky, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 17m
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RIO Paris (CDG) BUH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, FlyOne, HiSky
One airline, one ticket ~16h 18m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) BUH
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, TAROM
One airline, one ticket ~16h 41m
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RIO London (LHR) BUH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 42m
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RIO Rome (FCO) BUH
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: TAROM, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 25m
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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
10,261 km6,372 miles
Journey time
15h 45mestimate
Time difference
+5hBucharest vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Bucharest
RON
Airports
GIG, SDU → OTP, BBU

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Frankfurt and Paris. 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 Bucharest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,261 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Bucharest?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS). Iberia flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Bucharest?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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