Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to London: what you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London.
Land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can also reach London through Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Hop on a direct Rio De Janeiro to London flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 20 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Rio De Janeiro to London with British Airways at 16:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from GIG to LHR is with British Airways at 17:55.
To ensure you catch your Rio De Janeiro to London flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to London
R 7,129 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to London. A return flight starts at R 13,430. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap Rio De Janeiro to London flights, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
October is the best month for landing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Rio De Janeiro to London. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to London.
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Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
You can get a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to London taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Start your trip at GIG and come in for landing at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct Rio De Janeiro to London plane tickets leaving from GIG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Rio De Janeiro to London flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 26 kilometres. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to London. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and find adventure across London and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to London flight.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is approximately 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London, tuck yourself in at a hotel near LGW. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at LGW can land you a better rate.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central London is around 48 kilometres from Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour to reach driving.
The journey takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, choose a hotel near STN. Get comfortable at one of these options after your Rio De Janeiro to London flight:
Whether you're searching for a zippy compact just for you or a full-size SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Stansted Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the types of wheels available here from names such as Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar.
If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from STN about four weeks ahead of your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you want, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to London
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to London ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of leading attractions to put on your London itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
