Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 3 hours behind London, where London Gatwick Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from LGW to Rio De Janeiro, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LGW to Rio De Janeiro. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before reserving your cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 80 kilometers from central London, LGW can be reached in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rio De Janeiro
$314 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $739. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to Rio De Janeiro. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometers. It'll take you about 21 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes when traveling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Once your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city center in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometers from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
The journey will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from LGW to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To avoid the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from LGW to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are a couple of top attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Copacabana Beach.
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