Travelling from London to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
You can select from numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Rio De Janeiro. Check out your options for leaving London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Hop off the plane at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the chief entry point to Rio De Janeiro.
Around 11 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro three hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are seven departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from London to Rio De Janeiro is with British Airways at 22:10. Go for the first LHR to GIG departure operated by British Airways at 20:55 to fit in more activities on your first day in Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you catch your London to Rio De Janeiro flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Rio De Janeiro
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Rio De Janeiro flights.
May is the best month for landing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from London to Rio De Janeiro. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're searching for a direct flight from London to Rio De Janeiro, you can depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Fly from LHR to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) without making any stops.
Be on the lookout for promotions with British Airways. This airline offers direct London to Rio De Janeiro plane tickets out of LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper London to Rio De Janeiro flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Rio De Janeiro, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your London to Rio De Janeiro flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Rio De Janeiro include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Rio De Janeiro? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Rio De Janeiro with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and Rio De Janeiro:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
From the centre of London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Rio De Janeiro flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it plainly, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Explore without limits with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from London to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can expect the journey to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from SDU three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from London to Rio De Janeiro.
The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport.
Ready to roll? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and begin your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going.
Rental providers sometimes offer deals on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RRJ well ahead of your flight from London to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
May is the quietest month for flights from London to Rio De Janeiro, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Rio De Janeiro based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to Rio De Janeiro tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap flights from London to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Copacabana Beach.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its leading attractions. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without a visit to Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
