Cheap flights from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro

The expensive stretch runs through the destination's summer and the Christmas and New Year period, when Brazil fills up with holiday travellers. Work back from there and April stands out as the cheapest month on this route, with fares listed from October through to June and again around August and September. Booking well ahead of the southern-hemisphere summer matters most; mid-year and autumn dates leave more room in the budget.

Connections shape every option here, since nothing flies nonstop. BA CityFlyer and British Airways route through London, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines through Amsterdam, Lufthansa through a German hub, and Emirates adds a Gulf connection from Glasgow. Easyjet is the low-cost choice, so expect baggage and extras to cost separately, while the full-service carriers typically include a checked bag and a connection sold on one ticket. Weigh total luggage costs against the headline fare before you pick.

You land either at Rio De Janeiro International, out on the city's edge, or at Santos Dumon, which sits right by the water close to the centre. The international airport handles most long-haul arrivals and connects to town by road; Santos Dumon is convenient if your onward hop within Brazil ends there. Check which airport your last leg uses before arranging transport, since the two sit far apart.

Currency

BRL (R$)

Power sockets

Type C, N · 127 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

188, 190, 192

Driving side

right

Calling code

+55

Internet domain

.br

Population of Rio De Janeiro

6.2 M (2022)

Time zone

UTC-03 (America/Sao_Paulo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm whether your connection is on one ticket or two, since separate tickets leave you unprotected if the first flight is late.
• Check the baggage allowance carefully when booking Easyjet, as bags are not included in the base fare.
• Verify which Rio airport your final leg uses, Santos Dumon or Rio De Janeiro International.
• Check UK and Brazilian entry requirements and passport validity before you pay.
• Compare April fares against the summer months, since the price calendar shows the spread across the year.