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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs276,759. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs127,999 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs127,999, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs138,728 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Glasgow Intl on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,728, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs148,325 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs148,325, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs159,445 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,445, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs160,319 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs160,319, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs173,253 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Glasgow Intl on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs173,253, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs196,069 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs196,069, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs203,838 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Prestwick on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs203,838, select.
Rio de Janeiro.Rs209,608 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Glasgow Intl on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs209,608, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from Rs138,728
Apr
from Rs127,999
May
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Jun
from Rs159,445
Jul
from Rs196,069
Aug
from Rs203,838
Sep
from Rs148,325
Oct
from Rs160,319
Nov
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Dec
from Rs173,253
Jan
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Feb
from Rs209,608

Alternative Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

3km from central Rio de Janeiro
Closest
from Rs132,440
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Rio de Janeiro Internacional

12km from central Rio de Janeiro
Cheapest
from Rs127,999
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Jacarepaguá

21km from central Rio de Janeiro
from Rs162,405
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Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs127,999
Cheapest month to flyApril

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

There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, Rio de Janeiro Internacional and Jacarepaguá.
The best price we found for a return flight from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro is Rs256,971. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs256,971.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro.
The cheapest month to fly from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro is usually May.
If you're flying from Glasgow, the cheapest airport near Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro Internacional – which is 12.2 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. We've found flights into this airport from Rs256,971.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Glasgow and Rio de Janeiro. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Rio de Janeiro 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. February is typically the warmest month in Rio de Janeiro, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 17°C. The rainiest month is January.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rio de Janeiro is Ryanair .

Flying from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can take off from in Glasgow. Check out your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when booking your flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is where you'll be landing in Rio De Janeiro.

  • Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Rio De Janeiro three hours behind Glasgow.

  • To ensure you make it on your Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Save on your Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Glasgow

Glasgow International Airport (GLA)

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Glasgow International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • GLA is around 11 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

  • PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.

Arriving in Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

  • The centre of Rio De Janeiro is about 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). As soon as your flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will help you stay within budget.

Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)

  • Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro has arrived. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach by car.

  • Public transport will take you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Ready to set off? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and begin your trip without worrying about how to get to your next destination.

  • If you'd like a specific model or make, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Book your ride from RRJ at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro.

Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro

  • May is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Rio De Janeiro based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.

More about Rio De Janeiro

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Rio De Janeiro:

  • Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Copacabana Beach.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.

  • Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without dropping by Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

Plan the rest of your trip from Glasgow to Rio de Janeiro

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