Dubai to São Paulo (DXB–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–GRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 7,592 miles in approximately 15h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: GF | 7 | 388 | 15h45 | – | – | GF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 11:00 AM in São Paulo.
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.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
DXB–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to GRU
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DXB to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to GRU ranges from 15 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,592 miles (12,217 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via CMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.