Travel to Rio de Janeiro  Flying to Rio de Janeiro  Airlines
offering flights to Rio de Janeiro from the UK include British
Airways, TAM Linhas Aéreas, Air France and Lufthansa. Flights to
Rio take approximately 12 hours from London. Rio is a popular
destination all year round, especially during the Brazilian
summer (December to March). You can find cheaper flights to Rio
outside those months but if you are planning to travel during
the Christmas holiday or in February, close to carnival time,
book well in advance.  Flight times  From London - 12 hours; New
York - 10 hours; Los Angeles - 13 hours; Toronto - 10 hours 30
minutes; Sydney - 18 hours.  Travel by road   Brazil’s road
system is extensive and diverse but driving through the world’s
fifth biggest country is still a daunting task. Road conditions
are adequate although signage is poor; motorists drive fast and
aggressively, including in Rio. Traffic drives on the right and
the minimum driving age is 18 years. Everyone in a car must wear
a seat-belt. The