Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport.
Dubai is seven hours ahead of Sao Paulo and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, opt for the 01:05 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 01:35 with Emirates.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your GRU to DXB flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Emirates is your gateway to exploring Dubai (and maybe even some other great parts of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this carrier.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 90.0% of services landing on schedule, Emirates is the most punctual carrier for GRU to DXB flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRU and DXB:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
71% of flights that depart Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to GRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel near DXB if you're taking a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental to explore Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Dubai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.

