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How to get fromSantander to Rio de Janeiroby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santander to Rio de Janeiro by plane or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane SDR - GIG
    14h 41m
    R$2,440–7,443

  2. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)plane plane BIO - GIG
    18h 26m
    R$1,669–5,102

  3. Fly Santander Airport to Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)plane plane SDR - SDU
    16h
    R$2,700–8,500

Santander Airport (SDR) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
TicketR$2,432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,412.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 41m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

Iberia, LATAM Chile, and Vueling Airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) 3 times a day.

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