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Flight deals from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,099. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Edinburgh.$1,658 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,658, select.

Edinburgh.$1,724 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,724, select.

Edinburgh.$1,746 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,746, select.

Edinburgh.$1,746 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,746, select.

Edinburgh.$1,759 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,759, select.

Edinburgh.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.

Edinburgh.$1,776 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,776, select.

Edinburgh.$1,792 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,792, select.

Edinburgh.$1,893 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,893, select.

Edinburgh.$1,954 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,954, select.

Edinburgh.$1,960 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,960, select.

Edinburgh.$2,021 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,021, select.

Edinburgh.$2,035 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,035, select.

Edinburgh.$2,061 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,061, select.

Edinburgh.$2,073 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas.Outbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with GOL Linhas Aéreas, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,073, select.

Edinburgh.$2,099 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,099, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

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Rio de Janeiro to Edinburgh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,658
Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh is $1,658. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,658.

How many flights are there a week from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh?

As of April 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional to Edinburgh is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Edinburgh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Edinburgh Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Edinburgh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Edinburgh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Edinburgh with?

Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Travelling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you get on your GIG to EDI flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between GIG and EDI include:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

$819 is the lowest price for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,658. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GIG to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Edinburgh Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from GIG to EDI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

79.57% of flights that take off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on time.
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

The quietest month for a flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GIG to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh, Glasgow is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.