Rio de Janeiro combines beaches, mountains and rainforest in the middle of a vibrant city, with Christ the Redeemer watching over Copacabana and Ipanema. A Plus Travel compares fares from UK airports to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG) for holidays, Carnival trips and onward travel in Brazil.
Direct flights operate from London Heathrow and take around 11 to 12 hours. One-stop options through Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Frankfurt or São Paulo are often cheaper and are the usual choice from regional UK airports. Rio is three to four hours behind the UK depending on the time of year, so overnight flights usually land in the morning.
December to March is summer, hot and busy, and includes Carnival, which normally falls in February or March. April to June and September to November are milder, less crowded and better value.
Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, walk Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, explore Santa Teresa and Tijuca National Park, and add a trip to Paraty or Ilha Grande along the coast.
UK passport holders can currently visit Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some parts of Brazil, so check the latest NaTHNaC travel health advice. The currency is the Brazilian real. We confirm requirements when we quote.
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