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Quick Flight Summary from Edinburgh to Rio De Janeiro

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 4,873
  • Direct flight duration 21 hour 25 min
  • Arrival airports GIG / SDU / RRJ
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 5,440

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Rio De Janeiro

Shortest Flight

British Airways

British Airways
21 Jul, Tue15:35
Edinburgh – Rio De Janeiro
21h 25m
2 stop
EDIGIG

British Airways

British Airways
30 Jul, Thu19:10
Edinburgh – Rio De Janeiro
1d 2h 25m
1 stop
EDIGIG

Last update: 30 June 2026 07:49

Estimated Prices for Edinburgh to Rio De Janeiro Flights

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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Edinburgh City Center

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is located about 12 km from the city center and it is one of the busiest airports in Scotland. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, tram, Airlink buses, and rental car.

Airlink Buses

Airlink buses are among the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You can get on the Airlink bus from Waverley Station in the city center and enjoy a convenient ride directly to the airport.

Tram

Another highly preferred method of transportation is the tram. Trams provide convenient and direct access to the airport. You can get on the tram from the York Place or St. Andrew Square stations in the city center and enjoy a 35-minute ride to the airport. Trams run every 8-12 minutes.

Car

Located about 12 km from the city center, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by road. The airport is situated on the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road and is also accessible by the M8 and M9 motorways from Glasgow and Stirling. The airport’s parking lot features short-term and long-term options; the long-term parking lot is located a short bus ride from the terminal.

Airport Information

Edinburgh Airport features duty free shops where passengers can buy a range of products from perfume to alcohol and chocolate; the options are endless. There are many stores like Kurt Geiger, Jo Malone, and Hugo Boss, where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and enjoy some last minute shopping at affordable prices.

Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caffe Nero, Costa, and The Turnhouse. 

Transportation to Rio De Janeiro City Center from Airport

Rio de Janeiro Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. - Galeao Intl. Airport

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's second largest city with a crowded population. Within the boundaries of the city are the Maracana Stadium, one of the stables of football fans, as well as the Christ the Redeemer Jesus statue, considered one of the seven wonders of the world.

The city, which became world famous thanks to Rio Carnival, offers a combination of sea, sand, sun and entertainment along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The transport network in Rio de Janeiro, host of the Summer Olympics 2016 after the World Cup, has been renewed for the event.

The metro and the new buses are two important means of the transportation network that go to the farthest parts of the city. In a city with a very crowded population, taxis also serve all day long to lighten traffic intensity. The International Rio de Janeiro Airport is serving the passengers from all around the world to reach the city.

Located on an island in Rio de Janeiro, the airport is 20 kilometers away from the city center. You can travel this distance with buses or taxis that serve almost all day. You can easily rent a car from the companies operating at the airport.

Taxi

If you want to travel by taxi, you should pay attention to the point that the taxis you take have license and a taximeter. Linha Vermelha, Linha Amarela and Avenida Brasil highways connecting the airport and the city center make it possible to reach your destination with confidence.

Bus

Rio de Janeiro Airport is served by bus lines operating at different times in different parts of the city. The bus 2101 runs between 05:30 and 18:00, the bus 2145 runs between 05:30 and 22:30 and the bus 1001 runs between 04:00 and 23:00.

In addition to these private buses, the public bus line 924 provides access to the city center during the day, although it is not very frequent. Buses go to different districts, but each passes through the city center. The journey by bus takes about 45 minutes.

Car Rental

Five different car hire companies that serve at the airport are open 24 hours a day. You can choose among these companies and rent the vehicle with the models and specifications you want. Among these companies are Avis, Hertz, Localiza, Movida and Unidas.

Rio De Janeiro Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
4 Jul
Rain
22°19°
Today
Sunday
5 Jul
Clear
21°19°
Monday
6 Jul
Cloudy
22°17°
Tuesday
7 Jul
Rain
25°17°
Wednesday
8 Jul
Clear
20°18°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Edinburgh Rio De Janeiro

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