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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £425

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — GIG
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Sun 6/906:10
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops26h 55m
Lufthansa
Sun 27/918:35
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops24h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£811
Fri 4/906:10
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops26h 55m
Lufthansa
Fri 18/914:25
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£833
Sat 10/1012:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1016:15
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6£863
Tue 22/1216:10
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop17h 45m
British Airways
Tue 2/218:00
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop16h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£872
Sun 6/918:10
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop15h 15m
British Airways
Sun 27/916:45
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop15h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 5/6£891

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£811

One-way from

£425

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

£949
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/9-27/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

06:10-05:05

2 stops26h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 18/9

14:25-17:05

2 stops22h 40m

£833

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

12:45-05:10

2 stops20h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 24/10

16:15-19:20

2 stops23h 05m

£863
Fastest return journey

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/9

18:10-05:25

1 stop15h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 27/9

16:45-12:30

1 stop15h 45m

£891

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

17:50-05:05

2 stops39h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 24/10

16:15-00:15

1 stop28h 00m

£940

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/7

19:30-05:05

2 stops37h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 28/7

14:25-12:40

2 stops42h 15m

£971

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

20:35-05:25

1 stop36h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 24/10

16:45-08:35

1 stop35h 50m

£1,055

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/7

11:10-19:45

1 stop36h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 11/7

18:55-20:55

1 stop22h 00m

£1,085
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

10:45-05:05

2 stops46h 20m

£547

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

09:15-19:45

1 stop14h 30m

£571

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

£579

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £1,042.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 36m.

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 9 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,031 reviews
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Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,031 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,031 reviews
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Boarding

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

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

    Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. On average, Turnhouse has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 1 airline. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Departing from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport will take you 15h 15m. The distance from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is about 5916 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £760 on this airline.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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British AirwaysCheapest£760Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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