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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, 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 — RIO
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Tue 10/1112:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops20h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 26/1115:40
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 21/3£757
Tue 10/1112:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/1115:40
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£772
Mon 11/517:50
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop15h 05m
Lufthansa
Mon 25/514:25
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/3£779
Mon 4/505:45
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
Mon 11/521:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Deal found 20/3£781
Tue 1/1212:45
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops20h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 15/1215:35
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/3£792
Mon 11/505:40
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£796
Mon 9/1106:00
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops19h 00m
Air France
Mon 16/1123:20
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 15m
Air France
Deal found 18/3£797
Mon 8/605:45
EDI
-
GIG
1 stop18h 00m
KLM
Thu 25/621:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 19/3£807
Mon 4/505:40
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/521:55
GIG
-
EDI
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£810
Sun 6/918:10
EDI
-
GIG
2 stops38h 55m
Lufthansa
Sun 27/914:25
GIG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/3£816
Wed 6/509:15
EDI
-
SDU
3 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/520:15
SDU
-
EDI
3 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£893
Mon 9/1116:10
EDI
-
SDU
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1120:15
SDU
-
EDI
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£924

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO). 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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£779

One-way from

£289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£884
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 11/5-25/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
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EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/5

21:55-16:10

1 stop14h 15m

£781

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

05:45-19:45

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 25/6

21:55-23:10

1 stop21h 15m

£807

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

09:15-19:45

1 stop14h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/6

21:55-23:10

1 stop21h 15m

£878

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

14:05-10:15

2 stops24h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 11/5

21:00-09:20

2 stops32h 20m

£918

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

05:45-19:40

2 stops17h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 15/6

22:00-23:10

2 stops21h 10m

£937

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/5

11:30-08:15

2 stops48h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/5

21:05-10:35

2 stops57h 30m

£976

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

18:20-05:05

2 stops38h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/6

14:25-23:05

2 stops28h 40m

£998

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

17:10-05:25

1 stop16h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 7/6

19:15-18:45

2 stops19h 30m

£1,007

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

05:40-19:40

1 stop18h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 18/9

22:00-10:40

1 stop32h 40m

£1,013

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - SDU

EDISDU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

06:00-14:00

2 stops36h 00m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 9/5

12:15-19:45

3 stops27h 30m

£1,016

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £874.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 58m.

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 London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 39m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Reviews last updated 23 March 2026.
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
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air France
7.4
Good
1,547 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,863 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,812 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 1 airline has 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 KLM, Delta, and LATAM Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro in about 18h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 10m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

    British Airways, at £760, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro.. British Airways is 20% 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.

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Alternative routes for Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£760Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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