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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
    17h 51m
    $553–1,103

  2. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SDU - OTP
    18h 24m
    $433–1,205

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

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane GIG - BBU
    21h 49m
    $434–1,304

  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
    26h 22m
    $608–1,695

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,298.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 51m

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

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

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