Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai: what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) is Rio de Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai taking off from here.
Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's chief entry points.
Take a direct Rio de Janeiro to Dubai flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 5 minutes.
Dubai is seven hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are seven weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai is with Emirates at 03:45. Go for the first GIG to DXB departure with Emirates at 03:05 to fit in more activities on your first day in Dubai.
Leave enough time to get on your Rio de Janeiro to Dubai flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai
Right now, $788 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,589. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap Rio de Janeiro to Dubai flights, book your journey four months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai.
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Flying from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai, you can leave from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG). Get from GIG to Dubai Airport (DXB) in one seamless trip.
Check out the promotions with Emirates. This carrier offers direct Rio de Janeiro to Dubai plane tickets from GIG.
We make it easy to book a Rio de Janeiro to Dubai flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Madrid Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport:
Of all flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
The distance from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is approximately 5 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near DXB if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Dubai flight.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Dubai. Following your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to DWC. Unwind after your Rio de Janeiro to Dubai flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive or Golden Key Car Rental and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
December is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Dubai in March.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to Dubai ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dubai, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera are a couple of top attractions to add to your Dubai travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. About 26 kilometres east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Sharjah Archaeology Museum, Cultural Palace and Sharjah Science Museum.
Abu Dhabi is another standout destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres southwest of Dubai. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed The 2nd Mosque and Masjid.