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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £289

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — GIG
29 May — 5 Jun1
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 29 April 2026.

Mon 2/1111:15
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops50h 00m
Delta
Fri 4/1221:05
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops33h 15m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£762
Tue 22/906:10
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£787
Tue 15/913:10
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops49h 05m
Delta
Tue 6/1021:00
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops54h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£795
Sat 31/1013:30
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops23h 45m
Delta
Thu 3/1221:05
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops57h 15m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£796
Fri 18/907:00
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£804
Sun 20/917:05
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£807
Mon 21/906:10
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops26h 55m
Lufthansa
Mon 26/1015:40
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/4£808
Tue 9/616:20
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/603:30
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£819
Mon 8/620:05
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/614:55
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£820
Sat 31/1010:10
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Mon 7/1222:55
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops34h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/4£829
Thu 24/907:25
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1020:50
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£833

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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£787

One-way from

£289

Popular in

February

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June

Average price

£1,066
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  • GOL
  • 22/9-27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/9

16:30-05:25

1 stop16h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/10

16:45-11:25

1 stop14h 40m

£907

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 15/6

22:00-20:55

1 stop18h 55m

£913

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/6

22:00-10:40

1 stop32h 40m

£928

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/6

21:55-23:10

1 stop21h 15m

£971

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/6

21:55-16:10

1 stop14h 15m

£976

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

06:10-04:55

1 stop26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/6

14:25-23:05

2 stops28h 40m

£988

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/9

11:10-05:25

1 stop22h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 28/10

18:00-14:15

1 stop17h 15m

£995
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

07:15-07:50

3 stops52h 35m

£317

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

09:00-10:15

1 stop29h 15m

£641

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

09:00-10:15

1 stop29h 15m

£641

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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
7,931 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.7

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
7,931 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,931 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.7

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 16h 55m. 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 £750 on this airline. British Airways is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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British AirwaysCheapest£750Average£826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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