Cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to London

December, Christmas and the school holidays are the expensive stretch to avoid if you can, and late-month returns after New Year often stay busy. Work backwards from there: November is the cheapest month named for this route, while midweek departures and less popular travel days usually give more room to compare fares.

Start with what the fare includes, because the headline price is not the whole trip: low-cost carriers such as GOL and Azul tend to price bags and seat choice as extras, while full-service names such as TAP Portugal, Latam Airlines Brasil, LATAM Airlines, Avianca, ITA Airways, United Airlines, Air Europa and British Airways fold more into the ticket. Direct flights are available on this route, and connecting options also exist among these airlines, so check whether a transfer is protected or self-arranged before you pay.

Before you land, decide how you are getting into London, because your ticket may name any of five airports. London City and Heathrow are the nearer options, while Gatwick, Stansted and Luton sit farther out and usually mean a train or coach; from every airport, check last services, terminal walks and the onward ticket you will need.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of London

8.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your connection is protected or self-transfer, since separate tickets leave missed links to you.
• Read baggage and seat rules for the exact fare, especially on GOL and Azul.
• Confirm which Rio airport and which London airport your itinerary uses.
• Check United Kingdom entry documents before you book.
• Compare November dates first if your plans are flexible.
• Look at whether the same airport handles both directions of your trip.