Dubai to Rio De Janeiro (DXB–GIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DXB–GIG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 7,385 miles in approximately 14h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 77W | 14h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · GIG: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 11:00 AM in Rio De Janeiro.
UAE passport holders can enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism or business. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. No eVisa or prior authorization is needed for short-term visits.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
Uber and 99 serve the airport at R$50–80 to Ipanema or Copacabana (40–60 min off-peak). Official táxi amarelo (yellow taxi) at the curb: R$80–120. Pre-pay at the taxi counter inside arrivals for a fixed rate option.The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus (R$16) runs to Rodoviária Novo Rio, Cinelândia metro station, and Santos Dumont Airport. BRT Transcarioca (R$4.05) serves Barra da Tijuca. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. GIG is 40km from the South Zone; always check traffic before planning ground travel time.
Tropical climate on Guanabara Bay. Summer (December–March) is hot and very wet at 28–37°C with intense afternoon downpours that regularly flood approach roads and occasionally cause airport disruptions. January and February see the highest rainfall and are the most disruption-prone months operationally.
Winter (June–September) is warm and drier at 22–28°C. This is the most operationally stable period. The airport sits on Ilha do Governador. Approach paths are over water, but the surrounding terrain causes occasional windshear on the south runway. Rio's Carnival period (February–March) creates extreme traffic on ground access routes.
DXB–GIG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to GIG
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DXB to GIG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to GIG is about 14 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,385 miles (11,884 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro, Charles de Gaulle and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.