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

• Earliest: departs at 2:25 pm and lands at 1:29 am
• Latest: departs at 6:35 pm and lands at 5:39 am.

The flight takes about 11h 04m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport takes 11h 04m, covering 5,693 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.

Round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport range from $916 to $1,209, with an average of $1,041 over the past 12 months. Anything below $916 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $1,041 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $885 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to $1,083 for nonstop.

ITA Airways is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $88–$100 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 ITA Airways and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $896 to $5,090. 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $404, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Target Italy
• Record go
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and arrive at Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 6h 41m.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $990 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,120, a difference of $130.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only ITA Airways operates flights between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 04m, compared with 16h 11m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 16h 40m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Rome Fiumicino Airport is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome Fiumicino Airport are Piazza Navona, Colosseum and Fontana di Trevi. These are among the most viewed places in Rome Fiumicino Airport on KAYAK.

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

• ITA Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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:

• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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