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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal. The easiest way is one stop via Lisbon or Porto, about 13h 21m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 21m
Rio de Janeiro to Funchal at a glance
Fastest journey13h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Porto
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 6,779 km4,210 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 21mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hFunchal vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Funchal
- EUR
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → FNC
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon and Porto. 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 Funchal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,779 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO). GOL flies both legs via Lisbon, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Funchal?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Funchal: Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal?
Funchal is 3 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
