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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 19,853. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,205 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,205, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,547 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,547, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 8,685 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,685, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,139 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,139, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,345 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,345, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,695 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,695, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,702 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,702, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 9,885 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,885, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 10,041 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,041, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 10,218 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,218, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 10,574 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,574, select.
Rio de Janeiro.R 10,897 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,897, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jun
from R 9,695
Jul
from R 10,897
Aug
from R 9,139
Sep
from R 9,345
Oct
from R 10,041
Nov
from R 8,547
Dec
from R 9,885
Jan
from R 9,702
Feb
from R 8,685
Mar
from R 8,205
Apr
from R 10,218
May
from R 10,574

Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from R 8,423
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from R 8,205
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from R 8,951
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Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,205
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is R 15,107. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 15,107.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro Internacional is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport on Monday, 11 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rio de Janeiro Internacional.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is three hours behind Edinburgh.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to GIG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between EDI and GIG include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight is R 8,205. A round-trip ticket is currently R 15,107. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to GIG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from EDI to GIG is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • 67.94% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:

Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in May.

  • Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from EDI to GIG in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.

  • Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.