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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 16h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 42m
Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey15h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris
Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul
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 Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
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
- 10,277 km6,382 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 42mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hIstanbul vs Rio de Janeiro
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- GIG, SDU → IST, SAW
Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and London. 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 Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,277 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), London (LHR) and Amsterdam (AMS). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Istanbul?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 6 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
