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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 09:50
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 09:50.

The flight takes about 11h 50m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 11h 50m, covering 5,750 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from £800 to £1,170, with an average of £959 over the past 12 months. Anything below £800 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £959 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £789 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £1,056 for direct.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £67–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £765 to £5,978. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £493, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around £22:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around £24:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Unidas

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £899 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,036, a difference of £137.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 05m, compared to 15h 05m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 15h 14m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Rio de Janeiro is 3 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Brasilia Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, Arcos da Lapa, and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

All London airports as well as Rio de Janeiro Airport have baby changing rooms. Heathrow, Gatwick and London City Airport have several children’s play areas, and a fun pack including puzzles, word searches, a deck of cards and crayons can even be obtained from the staff at London City Airport. Strollers can also be borrowed for free at both Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro Airport.

As London City Airport is the only airport within the city limits of London, it is easily the fastest and most convenient airport to reach from the city centre. City buses and the Docklands Light Railway connect the airport to the London Underground and the rest of the city. Heathrow Airport is still fairly convenient due to its direct connection with the London Underground, as well as the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains, which take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station. Gatwick, located halfway between London and Brighton, might be a good option if travelling from south London or the south of England. It can be reached with a 30min Express train from Victoria Station.

Yes, if you are suffering from jet lag, there are options throughout the airport: Aerotel is located right in the secure area of the international terminal, the Rio Aeroporto hotel is in the airport but before security, and the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao is just outside the hotel with a free shuttle service.

If not renting a car or using taxis, public transportation to and from the airport comes in the form of buses. BRT (Bus Rapid Transport) is what the airport recommends for quicker travel, as the buses use exclusive lanes to avoid traffic, and there is an express line with fewer stops. Otherwise, standard and special buses link the airport to the city, with timetables available online. Fares for BRT as well as most standard buses start at around R$4.05 (£0.50).