Travelling from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
London has multiple airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Approximately 11 hours 46 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 3 hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with British Airways at 22:10. Opt for the first LHR to GIG departure operated by British Airways at 21:55 if you want to get going earlier.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to GIG. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) operate from here.
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with British Airways.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from London to GIG with a stopover. To see all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and GIG include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LHR is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can reserve a direct flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) out of this hub.
British Airways operates direct flights from London to GIG out of LGW. Book your preferred aisle seat and reach your destination in one go.
Break up your flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and GIG include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to GIG, take things easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GIG if you have a late flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport from $617 or travel return from just $1,081. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To snag flight tickets from London to GIG, reserve your trip 8 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Rio De Janeiro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Rio De Janeiro. February is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from London to GIG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Copacabana Beach.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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