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

• Earliest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 09:35
• 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–Galeão Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 11h 50m, covering 5,745 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–Galeão Intl Airport range from £802 to £1,168, with an average of £961 over the past 12 months. Anything below £802 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £961 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 £792 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £1,061 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £68–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £495, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Unidas

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

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–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £903 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,035, a difference of £132.

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–Galeão Intl Airport.

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–Galeão Intl Airport is 4 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–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, Arcos da Lapa, and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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.