Travelling from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
The average duration of a direct Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is 15 hours 25 minutes.
Sao Paulo is seven hours behind Dubai. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which is in the UTC-3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can choose from 7 direct services each week. Emirates operates a 9:05am departure between DXB and GRU.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Dubai to GRU. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with Emirates. This top carrier operates departures from DXB.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Emirates between DXB and GRU.
Among carriers operating on this route, Emirates leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to GRU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Dubai International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Dubai to GRU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near GRU and hit the lights earlier:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is ر.ق. 2,315. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 4,161. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to GRU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Dubai to GRU.
Find an affordable flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
December is the quietest month for flights from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Dubai to GRU plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 29ºC.
July has temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Dubai to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
Piracicaba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without experiencing Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Centre.
