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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.

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

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).

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
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £596 return via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared with £901 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£74 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 ITA Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Viracopos (VCP) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 5% of one-stop connections

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £756 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £865, a difference of £110. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lisbon are Chiado, Lisbon City Hall, and Lisbon Oriente Station. These are among the most viewed places in Lisbon on KAYAK.

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 09:57
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 08:47.

The flight takes about 9h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £789. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon takes 9h 42m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £651 to £3,475. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £427.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 00m, compared to 14h 17m via Brasilia (BSB) and 14h 39m via Fortaleza Pinto Martins (FOR).

Lisbon is 4 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.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Drive on Holiday
• GREEN MOTION
• Guerin

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Lisbon range from £662 to £944, with an average of £789 over the past 12 months. Anything below £662 counts as a good deal.