Flying from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport (DXB) taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Around 14 hours 25 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport flight.
Dubai is seven hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Dubai Airport is located in Dubai, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
Choose from 7 direct services each week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Dubai Airport (DXB). This is the most popular route, with Emirates offering a 1:05am departure from GRU to DXB.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to DXB, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport (DXB) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport with Emirates.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Emirates between GRU and DXB.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier. An exceptional 81.97% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to DXB that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and DXB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
75.54% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to DXB flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Viracopos Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Flights that depart from VCP make it to their destination as scheduled 75.02% of the time.
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DXB and turn out the lights sooner:
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Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Dubai. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Right now, R 8,132 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,767. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Sao Paulo to DXB, book your ticket five months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport (DXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport (DXB). Plan your visit to Dubai in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to DXB plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Dubai Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa are must-visits when exploring Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've seen Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates, head for Khawr Fakkān, roughly 105 kilometres east of Dubai. Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach are highlights.
