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Connecting route · Brazil → Italy

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Catania

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Catania. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or Madrid, about 14h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 38m
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Rio de Janeiro to Catania at a glance

Fastest journey14h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Catania

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 Rome (FCO) CTA
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Aeroitalia, ITA Airways, Neos
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) CTA
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Iberia, Ryanair
One airline, one ticket ~14h 44m
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RIO Paris (CDG) CTA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) CTA
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 20m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) CTA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~16h 45m
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RIO Porto (OPO) CTA
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~16h 03m
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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
9,065 km5,629 miles
Journey time
14h 38mestimate
Time difference
+4hCatania vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Catania
EUR
Airports
GIG, SDU → CTA

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Catania: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Catania?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, Madrid 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 Catania?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,065 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Catania?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). ITA Airways flies both legs via Rome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Catania?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Catania: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Catania?
Catania is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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