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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon:

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 09:55
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 08:45.

The flight takes about 9h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon takes 9h 40m, covering 4,789 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.

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon range from £678 to £964, with an average of £808 over the past 12 months. Anything below £678 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the £808 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £598 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with £907 for direct.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by TAP AIR PORTUGAL and GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £525 to £2,939. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £276, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon most commonly connect through:

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £771 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £869, a difference of £98.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Lisbon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• GOL

Flying via Brasilia (BSB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 25m, compared to 13h 55m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 14h 40m via Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP).

Lisbon is 3 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (Western European Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and Praça de D. Pedro IV. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• GOL: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.