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

• Earliest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 05:20
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 05:20.

The flight takes about 11h 20m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London takes 11h 20m, covering 5,755 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London range from £668 to £1,016, with an average of £815 over the past 12 months. Anything below £668 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the £815 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £711 return via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared with £991 for direct.

British Airways is the only airline operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London flights. 93% 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.

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

One-way fares from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £326, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £29:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £29:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £30:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £29:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £31:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Afternoon 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 26m.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £774 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £890, a difference of £115.

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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and London.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 04m, compared to 15h 17m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 43m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

London is 3 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.

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

Among airlines operating Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to London 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.