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

Airlines like British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 36h 35m. 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?

British Airways, at £757, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be KLM. British Airways is 28% 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to RIO?

When flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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?

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

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22:35-20:00

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19:15-06:50

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro (average of £753). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,765). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% 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?

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £863.

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

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?

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

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.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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 British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 36h 35m. 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?
British Airways, at £757, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be KLM. British Airways is 28% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro (average of £753). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,765). 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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Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £863.

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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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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