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Connecting route · Brazil → Germany

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Munich

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Munich. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Frankfurt, about 14h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 33m
RIOMUCMAD

Rio de Janeiro to Munich at a glance

Fastest journey14h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Munich

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) MUC
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 33m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) MUC
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, Discover Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 51m
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RIO Rome (FCO) MUC
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 53m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) MUC
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, KLM, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 17m
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RIO Lisbon (LIS) MUC
Leg 1: GOL, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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RIO Paris (CDG) MUC
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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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
9,594 km5,958 miles
Journey time
14h 33mestimate
Time difference
+4hMunich vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Munich
EUR
Airports
GIG, SDU → MUC

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Munich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Munich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Frankfurt 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 Munich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,594 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Munich?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Frankfurt (FRA), Rome (FCO) and Amsterdam (AMS). Iberia flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Munich?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Munich: Munich Airport (MUC).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Munich?
Munich is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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