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

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £699 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £953 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £66–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France and GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 16% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £751 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £885, a difference of £133. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 20 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 16:45 and lands at 04:08
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 05:23.

The flight takes about 11h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £801. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 23m, 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.

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £356, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 05m, compared to 15h 06m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 36m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (British Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Return flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from £671 to £977, with an average of £801 over the past 12 months. Anything below £671 counts as a good deal.