Travelling from Dubai to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Dubai is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's primary gateways.
A direct flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo takes on average 15 hours 30 minutes. The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is 7 hours behind Dubai.
With 7 flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo with Emirates at 09:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from DXB to GRU is with Emirates at 09:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Arab Emirates. But before booking your cheap flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can get a direct flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo departing from Dubai Airport (DXB). Start your journey at DXB and touch down at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When jetting out of DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo with Emirates.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in approximately 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 49 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Dubai Airport and Sao Paulo include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can get to DWC from the centre of Dubai in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo, chill out in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo, allow for a drive time of approximately 17 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take about 34 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sao Paulo is R 8,785. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 15,451. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from Dubai to Sao Paulo, book your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Dubai to Sao Paulo is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo. To escape the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in May.
Schedule your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo for February if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Sao Paulo in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
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