How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro can take about 15h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £968. Airlines will cover a distance of 5735 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, at £802, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro.. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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 LGW to RIO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro as you normally would.

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £802.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Rome (FCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Flights via Rome (FCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro, such as TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Bhairav,Jun 2026

LHR - LIS

Flew business. Uncomfortable seats and so so food and drink. Only thing attractive was the price.

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LHR - LIS

Flew business. Uncomfortable seats and so so food and drink. Only thing attractive was the price.

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How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro can take about 15h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £968. Airlines will cover a distance of 5735 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro round-trip?
TAP AIR PORTUGAL, at £802, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro.. TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro?
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Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £802.

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Flights via Rome (FCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 55m.

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Flights via Rome (FCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 28m.

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