RIO - LHR

£344 Find Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow departing on 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rio de Janeiro to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£596
Overall average: £640
Lufthansa
Mon 9/3Mon 11/5
GIG - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£827
Typical prices: £713-£854
British Airways
Mon 23/3Tue 21/4
GIG - LHR • Direct
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from £596 (return)
LATAM Airlines
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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You can fly direct with British Airways. Average duration is 11h 25m
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British Airways
Most punctual • 92% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Cheapest • Avg £451 (return)
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Shortest trip • 14h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow (RIO-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 11 May
Lufthansa Logo
15:40 - 16:50
GIG
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LHR
22h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 04:55
LHR
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GIG
14h 25m
1 stop
£596Lufthansa
Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 20 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
15:35 - 14:45
GIG
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LHR
20h 10m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
07:25 - 08:55
LHR
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GIG
29h 30m
2 stops
£597Lufthansa
Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 27 Aug
Iberia Logo
19:15 - 14:55
GIG
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LHR
15h 40m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
20:00 - 17:35
LHR
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GIG
25h 35m
1 stop
£597Iberia
Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 09:45
GIG
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LHR
15h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:40 - 08:55
LHR
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GIG
18h 15m
2 stops
£604Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 17 Sep
Avianca Logo
16:40 - 15:35
GIG
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LHR
18h 55m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
22:05 - 15:35
LHR
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GIG
21h 30m
1 stop
£609Avianca
Mon, 11 May - Wed, 20 May
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16:40 - 15:35
GIG
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LHR
18h 55m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
22:05 - 15:35
LHR
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GIG
21h 30m
1 stop
£610Avianca
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
ITA Airways Logo
14:25 - 15:40
GIG
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LHR
21h 15m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
16:30 - 04:55
LHR
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GIG
16h 25m
1 stop
£611ITA Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Air Canada Logo
20:00 - 06:30
GIG
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LHR
31h 30m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
13:25 - 11:05
LHR
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GIG
48h 40m
2 stops
£612Air Canada
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 25 May
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20:15 - 15:05
SDU
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LHR
14h 50m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
21:20 - 08:35
LHR
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SDU
15h 15m
1 stop
£666LATAM Airlines
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
LATAM Airlines Logo
14:15 - 15:05
SDU
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LHR
20h 50m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
21:20 - 16:20
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SDU
23h 00m
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£671LATAM Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport departing in March.

What is the cheapest Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport costs £480 on the route between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Rio de Janeiro to London, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport is November, where tickets cost £572 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,064 and £991 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £782 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to London

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£344
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Rio de Janeiro to London flights

  • Where can I exchange currency at London Heathrow Airport?

    Travelex operates currency exchange facilities at each terminal, including Terminals 2 and 5, which receive the majority of international flights. If you prefer not to wait, there’s a pre-order facility where you can reserve your cash requirements and pick it up from the Travelex office at either terminal. You can also locate a generous amount of cash-point machines at each London Heathrow terminal.

  • Which hotels are there at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you’re seeking airport accommodations, Aerotel has a facility at T3, while Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow at T4 can be accessed via airport shuttle from T2 and T3. Sofitel is another airport hotel with luxury rooms and suites, at T5.

  • What is the recommended transport option from London Heathrow Airport to Central London?

    Heathrow Express is a quick and efficient public transport option to Central London from London Heathrow Airport. Direct trains depart multiples times per hour to London Paddington Station, and you can also consider rail service via Elizabeth Line from any airport terminal to London Paddington Station. Private transport options include airport taxi and car hire services, airport shuttles and rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft and Bolt.

  • What other cities are reachable from London Heathrow Airport?

    Mainline rail services link London Heathrow Airport to locations including Reading and Guildford, while National Express coach services are available to Birmingham and Manchester. Continuing flight service is also available to international destinations, such as Paris, Madrid and Naples.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport was £344 for a one-way ticket and £596 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in London. You will leave Rio de Janeiro from one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont. You will be arriving at London Heathrow.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    LATAM Airlines, KLM, GOL, Lufthansa, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro to London flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rio de Janeiro to London?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rio de Janeiro and London.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to London?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Rio de Janeiro to London, LATAM Airlines or GOL?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to London are LATAM Airlines and GOL. With an average price for the route of £724 and an overall rating of 7.5, LATAM Airlines is the most popular choice. GOL is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £582 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rio de Janeiro to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Rio de Janeiro is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Rio de Janeiro up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Rio de Janeiro? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £463 or less one-way and £651 or less round-trip.
  • Both Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) are used as operational bases for Gol Transportes Aereos, one of the airlines providing flights on this route. Flights from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart from these two locations.
  • There are no direct flights from either point of origin. The recommended service from Galeao International is a one-stop flight, and KLM has a significant number of these departures with connections in Amsterdam. Gol Transportes Aereos and Air France also contribute several flights from Rio; they layover in Paris, while Lufthansa’s service goes through Munich.
  • If you’re flying out of Santos Dumont, you can get regular service with LATAM Airlines making connections at Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). LATAM and British Airways combine to provide a generous amount of departures from this location, but these involve a change of airport from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International before continuing on to London.
  • There are good public transport links between the city centre and the two Rio de Janeiro airports. Premium/Real Auto Onibus operates executive route 2018 from Central Bus Station to Galeao International, while routes 2145 and 2101 provide direct links between both airports and Central Bus Station. Rio de Janeiro Light Rail connects directly to Santos Dumont, while BRT operates services with metro/bus connections between Galeao International and central locations.
  • Enjoy the ambience and hospitality of an airport lounge before your long flight to London Heathrow. At Santos Dumont, you can locate Advantage VIP Lounge before security on the first floor. Galeao International offers Plaza Premium Lounge (International) and GOL Premium Lounge (International); both are located on the third floor, South Pier, International Departures Terminal 2, before security.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow.
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Rio de Janeiro to London Heathrow

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Tuesday

British Airways

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Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

British Airways

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Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

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London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro

Monday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rio de Janeiro to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1920 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.0Crew
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
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LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

10.0 ExcellentChris, Feb 2026
GRU - MCO
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LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

Latam wouldn’t tell me how much checked luggage would until I was at the airport and they charged me the highest price possible. Besides that, it was okay.

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

LATAM’s crews are fine, but God help you if you need any customer service. Their app and website never work, with error after error. Trying to solve anything over the phone is painful, and lastly, the boarding pass LATAM gave me to board the flight with Delta was invalid and I had to purchase an emergency one-way ticket at the last minute to get home.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

Check in -- in business took over 30 mins as there was only one attendant. Boarding was also a mess. The seat was too narrow and was not working properly. Food was very bad and the entertainment very poor. Crew was very polite and helpful, in fairness.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Was given all 3 boarding passes. Was refused boarding to Brasilia in Miami even though I had up to date Brazilian Visa and US passport. Had to return to Phoenix as trip was cancelled. Waiting for refund of the fare. Missed my son's birthday and visit with him and his wife.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

I have a hand injury and the flight attendant denied to help me with luggage, she said "she couldn't help me because I should manage my own way to put the luggage on the plane" SO RUDE

I had two around 6 hours flight and they did not even offer water to us.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We flew with Avianca, some how they are not n sync, making the process a bit uncomfortable.

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

Limited entertainment. Music - very limited variety of music. Suggest more options in Hindi, Telugu, English for flights leaving from Hyderabad.

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Food was good. For a long haul flight, there was “0” zero entertainment! What a disappointment. I do try to avoid BA. Next time its Emirates via Dubai to Cairo.

The internet was working on both sectors of the flight so hard to take the flight if you are on business.

Delays on take off, delays at gate on landing, lugging lost to the ether. power on seats not working, couldn't work due to that and no WiFi. The crew was great and boarding was orderly if confused and rushed.

Mumbai airport is a nightmare! Especially going from domestic to international terminal (2). I almost missed my flight. Then i could not check in because I purchased on kayak to British airways and my first flight was an indigo (non partner). So they called me when I was at the security outside the terminal and told me I had a middle seat, not what I paid for! After talking to the desk agent, they could not help but it finally worked out. A bit stressful for no reason. Probably never buy from kayak again this type pf complicated tickets (multi cities).

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

Easy, straightforward boarding process. Flight attendant was lovely and attentive, food was delicious - especially dinner, I had the roasted chicken in a mushroom sauce with potatoes - and entertainment selection was top notch. I would fly with BA again.

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

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