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Return from | £747 |
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One-way from | £434 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | £983 |
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LondonRio de Janeiro
LCY - GIG
LCYGIG
London City
Tue 14/10
08:40-19:45
1 stop15h 05m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 21/10
21:55-16:40
1 stop14h 45m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Sun 7/12
07:30-18:40
1 stop14h 10m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 3/2
18:00-08:35
Nonstop11h 35m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LCY - GIG
LCYGIG
London City
Tue 9/12
07:25-06:40
2 stops26h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 2/2
15:35-10:55
1 stop16h 20m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Wed 3/9
21:20-09:35
1 stop16h 15m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Mon 23/3
15:20-19:35
2 stops25h 15m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LGW - GIG
LGWGIG
London Gatwick
Tue 9/9
12:05-04:55
1 stop20h 50m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Thu 18/9
14:25-11:15
1 stop16h 50m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Sat 1/11
06:20-21:15
2 stops17h 55m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 7/11
20:45-13:45
1 stop14h 00m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LGW - GIG
LGWGIG
London Gatwick
Sun 7/9
06:05-00:30
2 stops22h 25m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Tue 16/9
01:30-06:20
2 stops24h 50m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Sun 7/12
07:40-06:40
2 stops26h 00m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fri 6/2
15:20-12:50
2 stops18h 30m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LHR - GIG
LHRGIG
London Heathrow
Thu 11/12
18:00-12:05
1 stop21h 05m
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Wed 4/2
21:00-07:10
2 stops31h 10m
LondonRio de Janeiro
LCY - SDU
LCYSDU
London City
Tue 11/11
16:45-14:20
2 stops48h 35m
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
Tue 25/11
07:50-10:55
2 stops24h 05m
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rio de Janeiro, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
On average, a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro takes 17 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Rio de Janeiro from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
The most popular airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro are British Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Air France.
The cheapest airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, ITA Airways and Air France.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, 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).
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Summer in Rio is from December through to mid-March where the hot weather is matched with quite a bit of rain. The hottest months, December and January can see temperatures soar to well over 40 degrees Celsius. Flights to Rio and hotel rates can be quite pricey during this time and beaches can be crowded. This is not only due to the glorious weather but also a number of celebrations which take place.
The Rio de Janeiro subway doesn’t reach all parts of the city, but it is air-conditioned and quicker and cheaper than the buses, which can take you anywhere. You will need to learn enough Portuguese to ask for directions though, since few drivers speak English. Avoid taking buses at night; they can be a hotspot for robberies. The private buses have regular stops and can be flagged down anywhere on the way to the beach, centre or the airport. If you’re travelling anywhere in the city at night, take a taxi to play it safe. There are plenty of taxis around, and you shouldn’t have trouble flagging one down. For a more reliable and air-conditioned cab, your best bet is one of the radio taxis and cab companies that serves hotels. It’s always a good idea to negotiate your fare before you get in the car if the meter isn’t running. If you rent a car, stay alert and keep the car doors locked. You’ll have to deal with heavy traffic, poorly labelled streets and scarce parking.
There are two main airports for travellers taking flights to Rio: Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) located on Governor’s Island, north of Rio de Janeiro and Santos Dumont Regional Airport (SDU)). The airport is just a mile or so from the centre. Guanabara Bay.An airport bus leaves regularly for the major hotels along the beach road. Taxis are available outside the terminal; visitors are advised to buy prepaid taxi vouchers at the Rio Tourism Authority desk; they are usually a little bit more expensive but give you peace of mind. Public buses are also available.
Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport, better known as Galeao International Airport, is one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Galeao is Portuguese for galleon, and the airport is named for Galleon Beach, where the majestic ship Padre Eterno was built in 1663.
Located 20km (13 miles) from central Rio de Janeiro, the airport is a favourite gateway for travellers looking to soak up the sun on Copacabana Beach or party the night away during Carnival. Its proximity to such a major international tourism destination means you can find flights to Galeao International Airport from all over the world, including local connections from Salvador da Bahia, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Vitora; and international ones from most major European and North American cities including London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York and Washington DC.
With the addition of the second terminal in 1999, the airport increased its capacity to 7.5 million passengers per annum, however it is currently handling more than 12 million each year. This adds up to long queues for everything from security to coffee, and a lack of seating in the departure lounges. However, the airport is currently beefing up its terminals and infrastructure in a big way ahead of Rio de Janeiro hosting the World Cup in 2014.
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