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Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

One-stop flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 10% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rio de Janeiro route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £723 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £845, a difference of £122. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, Praia do Arpoador, and Feira Hippie de Ipanema. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £765. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 0h 00m, covering 5,295 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £708 to £3,317. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £545, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Madrid Barajas (MAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 17m, compared to 14h 43m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 14h 45m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

Rio de Janeiro is 5 hours behind Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Brasilia Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around £8:

· FOCO
· Localiza
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around £8:

· FOCO
· MOVIDA
· Avis
· Budget
· Localiza

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from £659 to £933, with an average of £765 over the past 12 months. Anything below £659 counts as a good deal.