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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Bucharestby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Bucharest by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane GIG - OTP
    18h 31m
    $552–1,102

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane GIG - BBU
    27h 54m
    $383–1,403

  3. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Bucharest Otopeni

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SDU - OTP
    18h 9m
    $620–1,323

  4. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Varna Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane GIG - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Shumenshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Shumen to Buchurestbus bus
    27h 22m
    $608–1,595

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration16h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,298.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 31m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Bucharest, Romania?

KLM, British Airways, and six other airlines fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours.

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