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All London airports as well as Rio de Janeiro Airport have baby changing rooms. Heathrow, Gatwick and London City Airport have several children’s play areas, and a fun pack including puzzles, word searches, a deck of cards and crayons can even be obtained from the staff at London City Airport. Strollers can also be borrowed for free at both Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro Airport.

As London City Airport is the only airport within the city limits of London, it is easily the fastest and most convenient airport to reach from the city centre. City buses and the Docklands Light Railway connect the airport to the London Underground and the rest of the city. Heathrow Airport is still fairly convenient due to its direct connection with the London Underground, as well as the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains, which take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station. Gatwick, located halfway between London and Brighton, might be a good option if travelling from south London or the south of England. It can be reached with a 30min Express train from Victoria Station.

Yes, if you are suffering from jet lag, there are options throughout the airport: Aerotel is located right in the secure area of the international terminal, the Rio Aeroporto hotel is in the airport but before security, and the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao is just outside the hotel with a free shuttle service.

If not renting a car or using taxis, public transportation to and from the airport comes in the form of buses. BRT (Bus Rapid Transport) is what the airport recommends for quicker travel, as the buses use exclusive lanes to avoid traffic, and there is an express line with fewer stops. Otherwise, standard and special buses link the airport to the city, with timetables available online. Fares for BRT as well as most standard buses start at around R$4.05 (£0.50).

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Rio de Janeiro.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $983 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to $1,398 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $91–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 11% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,196 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,400, a difference of $204. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 9:31 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 9:46 am.

The flight takes about 11h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $1,265. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 11h 46m, covering 5,750 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,024 to $8,014. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $625, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 02m, compared with 15h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 15m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Brasilia Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) — daily rates from around $11:

• FOCO
• Localiza
• Avis
• MOVIDA
• Budget

Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) — daily rates from around $10:

• FOCO
• MOVIDA
• Avis
• Budget
• Localiza

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from $1,054 to $1,556, with an average of $1,265 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,054 counts as a good deal.