How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

Airlines like Air France and Turkish Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 18h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. The distance between Edinburgh and Rio de Janeiro is about 5916 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

KLM, at £618, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be British Airways. KLM is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

For a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from 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 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 2 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

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.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Deal found 15/10£756

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Deal found 16/10£784

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Deal found 15/10£786

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Deal found 17/10£1,384

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1 stop36h 20mEmirates

Deal found 15/10£1,532

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Deal found 15/10£747

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1 stop19h 15mAir France

Deal found 15/10£756

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Deal found 17/10£1,384

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Deal found 16/10£784

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Deal found 15/10£786

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Deal found 16/10£890

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Deal found 16/10£1,072

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Deal found 15/10£756

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Sat 29/11

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Sat 6/12

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06:00-21:15

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23:20-21:35

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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11:40-22:55

2 stops38h 15m

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23:55-10:40

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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05:45-09:15

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10:05-14:25

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06:00-08:20

2 stops29h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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21:30-16:05

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EDI - GIG

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/11

11:40-22:55

2 stops38h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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20:45-21:35

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£890

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EDI - SDU

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

11:00-08:35

2 stops24h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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08:30-15:20

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EDI - GIG

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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06:00-18:25

1 stop15h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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20:45-21:35

1 stop21h 50m

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EDI - SDU

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 14/11

10:25-10:45

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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

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14:00-21:25

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16:20-09:35

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro (average of £591). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of £941). 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 RIO?

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £723.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

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?

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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, andLufthansa from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

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.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

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.

Air France

7.4

Good

1,477 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

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.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,500 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,459 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?
For a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, you will be flying from 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 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro per day. 2 airlines have flights to Rio de Janeiro from Edinburgh Turnhouse on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?
Airlines like Air France and Turkish Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 18h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. The distance between Edinburgh and Rio de Janeiro is about 5916 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
KLM, at £618, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be British Airways. KLM is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro (average of £591). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of £941). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest£618	Average£734	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£677	Average£784	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

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