Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 20 minutes.
London is three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from GIG to LHR start at 16:30 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 17:55 with British Airways. In total, there are ten weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Your GIG to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring London (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
With a reliable 84.21% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating GIG to LHR flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GIG and LHR include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is ج.م. 18,515. A return fare right now is ج.م. 36,749. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from GIG to LHR, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Of all flights leaving Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to GIG? If you're catching an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GIG to LHR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.