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London Rio De Janeiro
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Tue, 21 May LCY - GIG
Sat, 25 May GIG - LCY
£1026 £1000
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London Rio De Janeiro
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Tue, 21 May LHR - GIG
£307 £290
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London Rio De Janeiro
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Thu, 16 May LCY - GIG
Mon, 20 May GIG - LCY
£810 £788
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London Rio De Janeiro
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Sat, 11 May LCY - GIG
Wed, 15 May GIG - LCY
£1005 £992
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London Rio De Janeiro
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Mon, 27 May LHR - GIG
Tue, 28 May GIG - LHR
£1148 £1126
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London Rio De Janeiro
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Fri, 31 May LHR - GIG
Sat, 01 Jun GIG - LHR
£1109 £1087
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
67% Trains in Rio De Janeiro are 67% cheaper than in London.
London £2.8
Rio De Janeiro £0.92
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
73% A meal in Rio De Janeiro is 73% cheaper than a meal in London.
London £20
Rio De Janeiro £5.38
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 6.54 BRL
1 BRL = 0.16 GBP
Last checked on 03 May 2024
Distance: 5764 miles
London airports
Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles
Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles
London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles
Rio De Janeiro airports
Rio De Janeiro International Airport (GIG) How far from city centre: 8 miles
Santos Dumont (SDU) How far from city centre: 7 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to Rio De Janeiro

How long is the flight from London to Rio De Janeiro?

The flight duration on a direct flight from London to Rio De Janeiro is around 11 hours 30 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers?

The flight path to Rio De Janeiro goes over Lisbon, Casablanca, Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt and Zurich.

What documentation do I need to fly to Rio De Janeiro from London?

UK passport holders do not require a visa to enter Brazil. However, passports must be valid for at least 6 months and a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested on arrival.

Is there a time change from London to Rio De Janeiro?

London is 2 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Which airlines fly from London to Rio De Janeiro?

Several airlines provide cheap flights between London and Rio De Janeiro including:

How to find cheap flights from London to Rio De Janeiro?

The effortless way to find discount airfares from London to Rio de Janeiro, and domestic flights in Rio de Janeiro once you arrive, is to use Opodo’s powerful and easy-to-use search engine. The potential to filter your choices by airports, airlines, schedules, and many other options allows you to choose the perfect flight combinations, prices and ticket. Opodo will display a large number of flight schedules in just a few seconds, and you can even find special last-minute deals if you move further down.

When are the best times to fly from London to Rio De Janeiro?

Airports in London

London has 4 airports providing passenger services: Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport:

Heathrow Airport is located close to the London City Centre

How to get to the airport:

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi access 24 hours a day, baby care facilities, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport:

Gatwick Airport is located near Crawley in West Sussex, south-east England, 29.5 miles south of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

Services: open 24/7, 90 minutes of free Wi-Fi access, baby changing facilities, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Useful information about London Luton Airport:

London Luton Airport is located 1.5 miles east of Luton town centre in the county of Bedfordshire, 28 miles north of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

Services: Open 24/7, 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, cafes, restaurants, bars and a smoking zone outside the departures area.

Useful information about London Stansted Airport:

London Stansted Airport is located at Stansted in Essex, 42 miles north east of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

Services: Open 24/7, escape lounges, shopping, restaurants and cafes.

Airports in Rio De Janeiro

Rio De Janeiro has two air hubs providing passenger services: Galeao International Airport and Santos Dumos domestic airport.

Useful information about Galeao International Airport

Galeao International Airport is located 12 miles from the city centre.

How to get from the airport to the city:

Services: Open 24/7, cafes, restaurants and fast food options, clothing stores and electronic retailers.

Useful information about Santos Dumos Domestic Airport

Santos Dumos Domestic Airport is located less than 2 miles from Rio's main business area.

How to get from the airport to the city:

Services: Open 24/7, wide variety of airport shops, baby changing areas and a medical station.

What to do and visit in Rio De Janeiro

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Rio De Janeiro

How long does the flight take to go from London to Rio De Janeiro?
The total flight time between London and Rio De Janeiro is of around 11:49 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,658 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from London to Rio De Janeiro at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Rio De Janeiro is 290£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Rio De Janeiro expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Rio De Janeiro costs an average of 0.92 GBP, 80% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.50 GBP, while train tickets costs 67% less in Rio De Janeiro: 0.92 GBP against 2.80 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.38 GBP in Rio De Janeiro, 73% less than the 20.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 57% cheaper in Rio De Janeiro, with an average of 1.54 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.59 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Rio De Janeiro?
The most popular months to book a trip from London to Rio De Janeiro are November, October and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Rio De Janeiro?
The best time of the year to go to Rio De Janeiro when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Rio De Janeiro from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Rio De Janeiro.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Rio De Janeiro?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Brazil may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Rio De Janeiro compared to London?
While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Rio De Janeiro's temperatures can go up to 36.9 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 13.53 ºC in Rio De Janeiro, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Rio De Janeiro have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between London and Rio De Janeiro?
The main airport route flying between London and Rio De Janeiro is: Gatwick (LGW) to Rio De Janeiro International Airport (GIG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Marabu Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find London - Rio De Janeiro flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro International Airport (GIG) with the following airline(s) flying the route: British Airways.
  • LATAM Airlines.
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Airlines with indirect flights from London to Rio De Janeiro are:
Airlines with indirect flights from London to Rio De Janeiro are:
  • Lufthansa, stoping in Frankfurt for 60 minutes minimun.
  • TAP Portugal, with 60 minutes scale in Lisbon.
  • TAP Portugal, with 60 minutes scale in Lisbon.
Flight Duration 11 h and 49 m Flights between London and Rio De Janeiro take, on average, 11 h and 49 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £290 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Rio De Janeiro found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Heathrow The airport Heathrow is the departure airport operating flights between London and Rio De Janeiro
Arriving Airport Rio De Janeiro International Airport Flights departing London with Rio De Janeiro as destination arrive at Rio De Janeiro International Airport

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