TAP Air PortugalDepart00:15
Fri, Nov 13GIG → SAW
16h 25m · 2 stops
$420one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $420
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 15h 10m
TAP Air Portugal · Fri, Nov 13
from $420
Usually 1+ stop
10,280 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul
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Cheapest dates in November 2026
The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.
TAP Air Portugal
ITA AirwaysDepart15:35
Tue, Nov 3GIG → SAW
17h 50m · 2 stops
$427one way, per person
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TAP Air PortugalDepart16:35
Wed, Nov 4GIG → SAW
16h 10m · 2 stops
$428one way, per person
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TAP Air PortugalDepart16:35
Mon, Nov 23GIG → SAW
16h 10m · 2 stops
$429one way, per person
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TAP Air PortugalDepart00:15
Wed, Nov 11GIG → SAW
15h 50m · 2 stops
$435one way, per person
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TAP Air PortugalDepart16:35
Mon, Nov 9GIG → SAW
16h 10m · 2 stops
$439one way, per person
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TAP Air PortugalDepart16:35
Wed, Nov 18GIG → SAW
16h 50m · 2 stops
$445one way, per person
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ITA AirwaysDepart15:35
Sun, Nov 8GIG → SAW
17h 50m · 2 stops
$460one way, per person
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About flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul
Rio de Janeiro (RIO) and Istanbul (IST) are about 10,280 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 15h 10m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $420, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $420 with TAP Air Portugal, departing Friday, November 13, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $420 to $633.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $420 one way.
Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 15h 10m. Rio de Janeiro and Istanbul are around 10,280 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul?
Recent fares on this route were with TAP Air Portugal, ITA Airways, Azul Airlines, avianca airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, LATAM Airlines Group and LATAM Airlines Brasil.
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