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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).

A good way to ensure you’re fresh for your journey is to stay at an airport hotel before you fly. For example, Luton Airport (LTN), Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) have Courtyard by Marriott, Aerotel and Holiday Inn Express respectively.

Once you land in Rio de Janeiro, you can drive to many nearby cities and towns. For instance, from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), you can drive to Duque de Caxias in about 30min. From Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ), you can get to Barra da Tijuca in around 7min, whereas from Galeão Airport (GIG), you can travel to Sao Goncalo in approximately 35min.

If you use the search filter on the KAYAK website, you can find flights that release fewer carbon emissions. For instance, KLM operates this route emitting 68% less CO2 that the industry standard.

As the flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is relatively long, you might want to opt for an airline that provides internet access. This means you can work and stay in touch with your friends and family for the duration. For example, KLM provides Wi-Fi to its passengers from take-off to touchdown.

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro was £488 for a one-way ticket and £755 for a return.

On your way to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Luton. You’ll be landing in one of Rio de Janeiro’s 2 airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Rio de Janeiro, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

There are direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of £1,170 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £908 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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