Rio De Janeiro to Dubai (GIG–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 7,385 miles in approximately 13h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 77W | 13h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Dubai.
Brazilian passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for up to 90 days within any 12-month period. The visa waiver is granted on arrival at no cost. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Some prescription medications legal in Brazil are controlled substances in the UAE and require prior authorization from the UAE Ministry of Health.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
GIG–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to DXB
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
GIG to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to DXB ranges from 13 hours 50 minutes. 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
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.