Travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
London Luton Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is three hours behind London.
Allow plenty of time to get on your LTN to Rio De Janeiro flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from LTN to Rio De Janeiro, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central London to LTN takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near LTN. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Luton Airport, data shows 72.75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Rio De Janeiro
ر.ق. 1,802 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight. Return flight tickets start from ر.ق. 3,664. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from LTN to Rio De Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Landing cheap tickets from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares throughout the month and score an incredible deal.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from LTN to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your LTN to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from SDU three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 32 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey will take about 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel near RRJ. Check in to one of these options after your LTN to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Ready to take the wheel? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and start your journey without worrying about how to get to where you're going.
Rental companies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so reserve your ride from RRJ a few weeks in advance of your flight from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A bit of planning goes a long way in savings.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Before locking in your flights from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Rio De Janeiro offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Lock in a London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket with a departure in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LTN to Rio De Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London Luton Airport to Rio De Janeiro, browse our range of hotels including:
Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer are just two of the major attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Copacabana Beach.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without experiencing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
