Flying from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
London has many airports where you can take off on adventures. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Santos Dumont Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 3 hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to SDU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From central London, LHR is approximately 31 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
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About Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
If you have a late flight from London to Santos Dumont Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SDU:
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Santos Dumont Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 3 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Lock in a one-way ticket from London to Santos Dumont Airport from P23,695 or travel return from just P49,822. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from London to SDU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from London to Santos Dumont Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from London to SDU.
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The best time to fly from London to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London to Santos Dumont Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Rio De Janeiro. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Rio De Janeiro. The warmest month is February. Lock in your flights from London to SDU during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Santos Dumont Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are leading attractions which should feature on any good Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
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