Travelling from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning a flight from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Rio De Janeiro is three hours behind London. Santos Dumont Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro, which follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from London to SDU won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Santos Dumont Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Have a late flight from London to Santos Dumont Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SDU and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Santos Dumont Airport flight.
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
Santos Dumont Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Right now, Rs124,464 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Santos Dumont Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs235,016. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SDU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Santos Dumont Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
June is the busiest month for flights from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Visit Rio De Janeiro in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a London to SDU flight ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Santos Dumont Airport in July when temperatures are between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
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Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro Carnival are must-visits when exploring Rio De Janeiro.
Explore more of Brazil
Campos dos Goytacazes is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Villa Maria Culture House, Lapa Square and Church São Judas Tadeu.
Around 241 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, Taubaté is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Mirante do Parque Municipal do Itaim, Taubaté and Centro Cultural de Taubate.
