Rio De Janeiro to Montevideo flights
Direct and connecting flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Montevideo take?
Flight time from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Montevideo (MVD) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Rio De Janeiro to Montevideo?
Airline availability for GIG to MVD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to Montevideo?
Direct (nonstop) availability on GIG to MVD varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- JAT5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Gol Transportes Aéreos5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Azul5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| JAT | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Azul | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning GIG → MVD
GIG to MVD is a medium-haul route of 1,823 km (1,133 mi). See the return MVD → GIG route.
Alternative airports near Rio De Janeiro: Rio De Janeiro (SDU) — 14 km, Nova Iguacu (QNV) — 23 km, Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) — 50 km.
Alternative airports near Montevideo: Punta del Este (PDP) — 85 km.