Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 15 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Sao Paulo is seven hours behind Dubai and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 09:05 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 09:05 with Emirates.
To ensure you get on your DXB to GRU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Sao Paulo — and maybe even more of Brazil if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Emirates.
Among carriers operating DXB to GRU flights, Emirates has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DXB and GRU:
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Cape Town Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Rs159,542 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs302,911. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from DXB to GRU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to GRU.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sao Paulo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport for February if you'd like to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DXB to GRU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other corners of Brazil. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its leading attractions. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are highlights.
