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Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil to Edinburgh from £486

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GIG — EDI
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Tue 17/1120:45
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 50m
GOL
Tue 24/1106:00
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop15h 25m
GOL
Deal found 1/2£691
Tue 2/614:25
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/617:50
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops39h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£698
Sat 1/812:05
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/805:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£722
Thu 26/315:35
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 20m
Lufthansa
Thu 9/413:00
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop19h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2£727
Tue 2/616:45
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
British Airways
Tue 9/617:25
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop16h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 2/2£767
Mon 2/220:45
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 50m
GOL
Mon 9/205:50
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops28h 15m
GOL
Deal found 1/2£769
Thu 26/318:00
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/419:10
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£776
Tue 3/319:35
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/314:05
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£780

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

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Round-trip from

£698

One-way from

£486

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£769
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  • 2/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 25m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Edinburgh
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  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Rio de Janeiro to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 1/8

12:05-16:10

2 stops24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/8

05:45-00:05

2 stops22h 20m

£722

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/6

16:45-14:35

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

17:25-05:25

1 stop16h 00m

£767

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

12:05-16:10

2 stops24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

05:45-08:55

2 stops31h 10m

£784

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 30/5

16:45-13:10

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/6

18:10-05:25

1 stop15h 15m

£785

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 3/3

15:35-23:15

2 stops28h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

12:45-06:00

1 stop20h 15m

£804

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 17/5

21:55-23:10

1 stop21h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

£808

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 23/5

14:25-22:55

2 stops28h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/6

06:10-04:55

2 stops26h 45m

£813

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/6

21:55-16:10

1 stop14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

05:40-23:10

2 stops21h 30m

£824

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 27/4

14:55-23:10

2 stops28h 15m

£486

Rio de JaneiroEdinburgh

GIG - EDI

GIGEDI

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/3

11:30-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

£493

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Edinburgh (average of £426). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Edinburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,182). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

    For a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to Edinburgh, you will be flying into Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Turnhouse is the only Edinburgh airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl on a regular basis.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Edinburgh in 17h 50m. Fly via British Airways to get the fastest option. There are 5916 mi between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Edinburgh (average of £426). Flying from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to Edinburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,182). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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