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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Rio de Janeiro by plane or train

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  1. Fly Athens International Airport to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane ATH - GIG
    19h 16m
    R$3,156–5,560

  2. Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train
    2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SKG - GIG
    28h 29m
    R$2,104–6,787

  3. Fly Athens International Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane ATH - SDU
    20h 55m
    R$2,351–5,551

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
TicketR$1,650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,781.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 16m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Aegean Airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and five other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) 4 times a day.

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