Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is 14 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3, which is seven hours behind Dubai.
Each week, there are five Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 08:05 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 08:05 with Emirates.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DXB to GIG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Emirates has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Rio De Janeiro — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that offers DXB to GIG flights, with 72.73% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DXB and GIG:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
₹ 50,592 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 85,360. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to GIG by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to GIG.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near DXB. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to central Rio De Janeiro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to GIG in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
