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 18h. The distance from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is about 5916 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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15:35-23:20

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£847

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

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% 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?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £853.

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Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and 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.

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7.8

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2.0

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Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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1 / 20

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Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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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 2 airlines. 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 18h. The distance from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is about 5916 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 £748 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at £853.
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?
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Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m.

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Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and 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.

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