Flight information for London to Rio de Janeiro
(LON to RIO)
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London to Rio de Janeiro
| Best price found | £265 | The best flight deal from London to Rio de Janeiro found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £265 |
| Fastest flight time | 11h 40m | The fastest flight from London to Rio de Janeiro takes 11h 40m |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Gatwick Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, London Heathrow Airport - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and London City Airport - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. |
| Airports in Rio de Janeiro | 2 airports | There are 2 airports near Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG), Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU) |
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What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?
March
The cheapest time of year to fly to Rio de Janeiro from London is March. The most expensive is December.
What is the cheapest day to depart London for Rio de Janeiro?
Wednesday
The cheapest day of the week is usually Wednesday. The most expensive is usually Saturday.
When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?
in the morning
London to Rio de Janeiro flights are approximately 22% more expensive at midday than in the morning
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro from London?
Norwegian
Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from London to Rio de Janeiro
What is the cheapest London to Rio de Janeiro flight route?
London Gatwick - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Fly from London Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl for the best London - Rio de Janeiro flight prices
How far in advance should you book London to Rio de Janeiro flights?
60 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 60 days to departure
Easily compare return flights from London to Rio de Janeiro
Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London to Rio de Janeiro by changing tabs
LATAM Airlines![LATAM Airlines]()
10 Feb![LATAM Airlines]()
10 Mar
LHR15:35London Heathrow
20h 05m
2 stops
SDU11:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
SDU11:30Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
18h 35m
2 stops
LHR06:05London Heathrow
TAP AIR PORTUGAL![TAP AIR PORTUGAL]()
15 Mar![TAP AIR PORTUGAL]()
28 Mar
LGW17:10London Gatwick
27h 25m
1 stop
GIG20:35Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG11:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 05m
1 stop
LGW01:45London Gatwick
Multiple Airlines![Multiple Airlines]()
15 Mar![Multiple Airlines]()
28 Mar
LGW04:10London Gatwick
38h 10m
2 stops
GIG18:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG17:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
30h 25m
3 stops
LGW23:25London Gatwick
KLM![KLM]()
14 Feb![KLM]()
12 Mar
LHR12:50London Heathrow
27h 50m
1 stop
GIG16:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG15:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
14h 00m
1 stop
LHR06:50London Heathrow
Lufthansa![Lufthansa]()
11 Mar![Lufthansa]()
19 Mar
LCY12:15London City
16h 10m
1 stop
GIG04:25Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG14:15Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
LCY09:40London City
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Delta![Delta]()
30 Oct![Delta]()
6 Nov
LHR10:55London Heathrow
56h 05m
2 stops
GIG19:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG13:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
37h 45m
2 stops
LHR02:35London Heathrow
Multiple Airlines![Multiple Airlines]()
1 Nov![Multiple Airlines]()
16 Nov
LHR07:30London Heathrow
32h 50m
2 stops
GIG16:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG05:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 55m
2 stops
LHR06:45London Heathrow
KLM![KLM]()
3 Nov![KLM]()
24 Nov
LHR13:05London Heathrow
28h 35m
1 stop
GIG17:40Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG15:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
LHR23:40London Heathrow
Air France![Air France]()
30 Oct![Air France]()
10 Nov
LHR05:00London Heathrow
24h 50m
1 stop
GIG05:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
GIG11:30Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
23h 15m
1 stop
LHR10:45London Heathrow
United Airlines![United Airlines]()
30 Oct![United Airlines]()
18 Jan
LHR09:40London Heathrow
28h 00m
2 stops
SDU13:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
SDU13:40Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
32h 40m
2 stops
LHR22:20London Heathrow
Best airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro
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Are airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Some of our partner airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro are adapting new policies due to the global impact of COVID-19. Some of the airlines that may be waiving their cancellation fees are Norwegian Air UK, British Airways, and Norwegian. You can search for the full list of airlines such as Norwegian Air UK that are offering this flexibility.
How far is London to Rio de Janeiro by plane?
A flight from London to Rio de Janeiro will travel around 5760.7 mi. Typically, this will take 13h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
Can I fly to Rio de Janeiro from London right now?
Information is based on travel restrictions from London to Rio de Janeiro
Most visitors from London need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Rio de Janeiro.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Rio de Janeiro.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering Rio de Janeiro.
Documents
Travel Health Declaration - Travelers need to present to the airline responsible for the flight (before boarding) the proof (printed or electronic) of filling out the Traveler's Health Declaration - DSV, within a maximum of 24hours prior to boarding to the Federative Republic of Brazil, with the agreement on the sanitary measures that must be complied with during the period in which they are in the country.
Most visitors from London need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Rio de Janeiro.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Rio de Janeiro.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering Rio de Janeiro.
Documents
Travel Health Declaration - Travelers need to present to the airline responsible for the flight (before boarding) the proof (printed or electronic) of filling out the Traveler's Health Declaration - DSV, within a maximum of 24hours prior to boarding to the Federative Republic of Brazil, with the agreement on the sanitary measures that must be complied with during the period in which they are in the country.
Can I fly back to London from Rio de Janeiro?
Returning to London from Rio de Janeiro
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Rio de Janeiro must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Rio de Janeiro are not required to quarantine after entering London.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Rio de Janeiro must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Rio de Janeiro are not required to quarantine after entering London.