Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £449

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 14/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — GIG
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£783

One-way from

£449

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£990
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
14/12
  • 14/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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

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 14 August 2025.

Tue 2/914:10EDI - GIG
1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 27/916:50GIG - EDI
1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/8£783
Tue 2/906:00EDI - GIG
1 stop17h 45mAir France
Sat 27/913:50GIG - EDI
2 stops22h 25mAir France
Deal found 12/8£798
Tue 2/906:00EDI - GIG
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/913:50GIG - EDI
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£818
Fri 26/906:00EDI - GIG
1 stop14h 50mAir France
Fri 3/1023:15GIG - EDI
2 stops31h 15mAir France
Deal found 12/8£845
Mon 15/1213:10EDI - GIG
1 stop20h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1218:00GIG - EDI
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/8£872
Sun 14/1206:20EDI - GIG
1 stop27h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 29/1218:00GIG - EDI
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/8£879
Wed 10/1216:10EDI - GIG
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 14/118:00GIG - EDI
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/8£904
Sun 14/1212:40EDI - GIG
1 stop21h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1218:00GIG - EDI
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/8£905

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/9

14:10-05:35

1 stop19h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 27/9

16:50-20:20

1 stop23h 30m

£783

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/9

06:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 27/9

13:50-16:15

2 stops22h 25m

£798

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/9

06:00-22:45

2 stops20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 27/9

13:50-10:30

2 stops16h 40m

£818

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/9

06:00-16:50

1 stop14h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 3/10

23:15-10:30

2 stops31h 15m

£845

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/12

13:10-06:55

1 stop20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 29/12

18:00-20:55

1 stop23h 55m

£846

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/12

13:10-06:55

1 stop20h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 31/12

18:00-15:10

1 stop18h 10m

£872

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/12

06:05-06:55

1 stop27h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 29/12

18:00-20:55

1 stop23h 55m

£879

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/12

06:20-06:55

1 stop27h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 29/12

18:00-21:55

1 stop24h 55m

£879

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/12

06:40-10:45

3 stops55h 05m

£449

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/12

07:05-07:05

2 stops27h 00m

£460

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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.

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £716.

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 43m.

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 35m.

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 14 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andBritish 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.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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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 3 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 £783 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air France, starting at £798. British Airways is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£615Average£716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£660Average£841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£671Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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