Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport (DXB) departing from here.
Around 14 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport flight.
Dubai is seven hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Dubai Airport is located in Dubai, which follows the UTC+4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Dubai Airport (DXB). Choose from 5 direct services each week. Emirates operates a 3:05am departure between GIG and DXB.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to DXB.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport (DXB) take off from this terminal.
When departing from GIG, you can take a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport with Emirates.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Emirates between GIG and DXB.
With a dependable 84.62% of services landing on schedule, Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to DXB that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GIG and DXB include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
79.57% of flights taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Rio De Janeiro to DXB flight? Unwind in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near DXB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
The centre of Dubai is about 10 kilometres from Dubai Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport (DXB)
At the moment, RM2,137 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,966. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to DXB by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport (DXB)
July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport (DXB). Visit Dubai in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to DXB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Dubai when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa followed by Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Khawr Fakkān is another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 105 kilometres east of Dubai. No trip is complete without visiting Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach.