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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, Brazil from £556

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — GIG
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£665

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£889
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 6/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 23/106:00EDI - GIG
1 stop15h 20mAir France
Mon 27/123:10GIG - EDI
1 stop32h 30mAir France
Deal found 16/1£556
Thu 23/106:00EDI - GIG
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/118:15GIG - EDI
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£583
Tue 6/505:55EDI - GIG
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Sat 17/516:15GIG - EDI
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1£665
Sun 9/218:20EDI - GIG
1 stop27h 20mKLM
Tue 18/220:40GIG - EDI
2 stops16h 30mKLM
Deal found 16/1£754
Wed 4/618:45EDI - GIG
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 30/616:50GIG - EDI
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£763
Sun 9/205:45EDI - GIG
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Tue 18/221:25GIG - EDI
2 stops34h 15mDelta
Deal found 16/1£767
Mon 30/619:45EDI - GIG
2 stops37h 10mSWISS
Wed 9/716:15GIG - EDI
2 stops21h 55mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£970
Fri 27/617:30EDI - GIG
2 stops28h 10mIberia
Wed 9/719:05GIG - EDI
2 stops19h 10mIberia
Deal found 16/1£1,077
Fri 1/815:30EDI - GIG
2 stops22h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 6/818:10GIG - EDI
2 stops22h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/1£1,206
Wed 23/421:50EDI - GIG
1 stop46h 15mEmirates
Wed 14/503:30GIG - EDI
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/1£1,438

Find flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl within your budget

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EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 6/5

05:55-04:55

1 stop27h 00m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 17/5

16:15-22:45

1 stop26h 30m

£665

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

08:25-20:05

2 stops38h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 27/3

22:10-22:10

2 stops21h 00m

£673

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/2

18:20-18:40

1 stop27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/2

20:40-16:10

2 stops16h 30m

£754

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

18:45-05:35

1 stop14h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/6

16:50-11:45

1 stop14h 55m

£763

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/2

05:45-08:00

2 stops29h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/2

21:25-10:40

2 stops34h 15m

£767

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

06:00-21:15

2 stops19h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 30/6

14:00-10:45

2 stops16h 45m

£863

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/6

19:45-04:55

2 stops37h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/7

16:15-18:10

2 stops21h 55m

£970

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/6

17:30-17:40

2 stops28h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 9/7

19:05-18:15

2 stops19h 10m

£1,077

EdinburghRio de Janeiro

EDI - GIG

EDIGIG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

21:50-16:05

1 stop46h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 14/5

03:30-20:15

1 stop36h 45m

£1,438

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Deals found on 17/1

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to GIG?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport ranges from 40.0 - 130.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by month

Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro, such as Emirates and Air France. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl. On average, Turnhouse has 0 outbound flights to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl per day from 2 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £665 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at £754 and £763 round-trip. Lufthansa is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (average of £857). Flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,255). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£633Average£782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£683Average£941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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