Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Take a direct Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 20 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can get from GIG to LHR on British Airways's 4:35pm flight.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to LHR.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leave from this terminal.
British Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport jetting out of GIG.
British Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from GIG to LHR.
British Airways ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 84.21% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to LHR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Rio De Janeiro to LHR flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near LHR and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is about 26 kilometres from central London. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, 386 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 702 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to LHR, book your ticket five months before your departure date.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your Rio De Janeiro to LHR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-visits when exploring London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 145 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.