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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cologne. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Porto, about 14h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 28m
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Rio de Janeiro to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey14h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Porto

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cologne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RIO Lisbon (LIS) CGN
Leg 1: GOL, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Same alliance ~14h 28m
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2
RIO Porto (OPO) CGN
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Same alliance ~14h 28m
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3
RIO Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Same alliance ~15h 19m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) CGN
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~15h 28m
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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
9,562 km5,938 miles
Journey time
14h 28mestimate
Time difference
+4hCologne vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
GIG, SDU → CGN

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Porto 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 Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,562 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), Rome (FCO) and Madrid (MAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Cologne?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Cologne?
Cologne is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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