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Cheap flights from Madrid, Spain to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £308

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAD — GIG
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madrid (MAD) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£613

One-way from

£308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£649

Good round-trip deal

£568 or less
Azul
  • Azul
  • 21/7-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 35m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
24/9
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 50m total
  • Madrid to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Madrid Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Wed 12/1116:45MAD - GIG
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1118:10GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£578
Wed 12/1109:25MAD - GIG
1 stop15h 05mAzul
Thu 27/1113:20GIG - MAD
2 stops14h 00mAzul
Deal found 18/4£594
Wed 12/1112:00MAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 27/1118:10GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/4£618
Wed 12/1118:00MAD - GIG
1 stop16h 40mITA Airways
Sat 29/1115:40GIG - MAD
1 stop28h 19mITA Airways
Deal found 18/4£640
Mon 2/612:05MAD - GIG
Nonstop10h 45mIberia
Wed 11/619:15GIG - MAD
Nonstop10h 10mIberia
Deal found 17/4£643
Mon 10/1108:30MAD - GIG
1 stop20h 10mAvianca
Sat 29/1101:45GIG - MAD
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
Deal found 17/4£666
Mon 10/1113:00MAD - GIG
2 stops24h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1110:20GIG - MAD
2 stops26h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/4£671
Tue 3/620:25MAD - GIG
1 stop28h 20mKLM
Tue 10/621:55GIG - MAD
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/4£672
Mon 10/1110:20MAD - GIG
1 stop13h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 6/1222:10GIG - MAD
1 stop15h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 17/4£674
Fri 14/1110:00MAD - GIG
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/1123:55GIG - MAD
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/4£676
Tue 10/607:10MAD - GIG
2 stops26h 45mLufthansa
Wed 30/716:15GIG - MAD
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£718
Sun 11/523:55MAD - GIG
1 stop20h 10mAir Europa
Fri 23/514:10GIG - MAD
1 stop16h 00mAir Europa
Deal found 17/4£755

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Madrid

Fly to

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 21/7

10:35-21:55

1 stop16h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/8

19:05-07:20

1 stop31h 15m

£613

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 21/7

10:35-14:35

2 stops33h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/8

19:05-07:20

1 stop31h 15m

£616

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/6

12:05-17:50

Nonstop10h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 11/6

19:15-10:25

Nonstop10h 10m

£643

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/6

17:05-09:35

2 stops21h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/6

11:30-17:30

2 stops25h 00m

£671

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/6

20:25-19:45

1 stop28h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 10/6

21:55-09:35

1 stop30h 40m

£672

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 16/9

16:20-05:25

1 stop18h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 16/10

15:40-10:15

1 stop13h 35m

£674

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sat 17/5

18:00-04:55

1 stop15h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 30/5

14:25-10:45

1 stop15h 20m

£698

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/6

07:10-04:55

2 stops26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 30/7

16:15-17:35

2 stops20h 20m

£718

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Thu 8/5

17:30-06:20

1 stop17h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/5

01:30-23:30

1 stop17h 00m

£729

MadridRio de Janeiro

MAD - GIG

MADGIG

Madrid Barajas

Sun 11/5

23:55-15:05

1 stop20h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 23/5

14:10-11:10

1 stop16h 00m

£755

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAD to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, see what other customers have to say about Azul, KLM and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    If you book a flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl from Madrid, you will be flying from Barajas, which is the city’s only airport. Madrid Barajas (MAD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Madrid. There are 2 flights from Barajas to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Azul is currently your cheapest option to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, with prices starting at £613. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £643 and £671, respectively. Users have found that Azul is 6% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Azul. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £329. Users have also found prices from £358 and £373 on Avianca and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Cathay Pacific (58%), Qatar Airways (57%) and Finnair (57%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is £568. On average you can expect to pay £582. The most popular route, (Madrid Barajas - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl), can usually be booked for £723.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Madrid to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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