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Connecting route · Brazil → Switzerland

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich

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

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

Fastest journey14h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich

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) ZRH
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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RIO Lisbon (LIS) ZRH
Leg 1: GOL, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: easyJet, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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RIO Porto (OPO) ZRH
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Chair Airlines, easyJet, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 22m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) ZRH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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RIO Rome (FCO) ZRH
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: easyJet, ITA Airways, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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RIO Amsterdam (AMS) ZRH
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, SWISS, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 12m
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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
9,369 km5,818 miles
Journey time
14h 14mestimate
Time difference
+4hZurich vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
GIG, SDU → ZRH

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, 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 Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,369 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) and Frankfurt (FRA). Iberia flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rio de Janeiro and Zurich?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Zurich?
Zurich is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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