Which airports can I use when flying from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).

Which airports do connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport pass through?

Most connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

On the Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 4%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,471 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,523: a $52 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 7,318 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Brasilia Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)?

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include: · FOCO · Localiza · Avis · MOVIDA · Budget

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Etihad Airways ($1,150) and SAUDIA ($1,426) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,471. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport which airport offers the shortest layover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport layovers at 1,192 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

2:10 am - 6:40 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

3:35 pm - 7:05 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

32h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,150Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

2:00 pm - 6:40 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 40m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

3:35 pm - 7:05 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

32h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,332Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

2:00 pm - 6:40 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 40m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

3:35 pm - 7:05 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

32h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,398Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

3:00 pm - 6:40 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

46h 40m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Rome Fiumicino

3:35 pm - 2:05 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

39h 30m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Riyadh King Khaled Intl

$1,426SAUDIA

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8

3:00 pm - 6:40 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

46h 40m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Rome Fiumicino

3:35 pm - 3:25 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

40h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$1,475SAUDIA

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

2:00 pm - 6:40 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

23h 40m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

3:35 pm - 7:30 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20h 55m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,515Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

4:25 am - 8:20 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7:50 pm - 3:10 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

24h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Addis Ababa Bole

$1,528Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 11

2:10 am - 6:40 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

35h 30m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

3:35 pm - 7:30 pmGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20h 55m1 stop Rome Fiumicino

$1,536Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

4:25 am - 8:20 pmAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

5:05 pm - 3:10 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

27h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Addis Ababa Bole

$1,580Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29

10:30 pm - 1:00 amAUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

33h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7:30 am - 3:50 amGIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

37h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,634Qatar Airways

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How much is a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport start at $1,150. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,471 to $1,507. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,150 on Etihad Airways.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG).
Which airports do connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport pass through?
Most connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
On the Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 4%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,471 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,523: a $52 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are Copacabana Beach, RioCentro and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 7,318 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,150 to $4,426. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,119.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Abu Dhabi (Brasilia Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG)?
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· FOCO
· Localiza
· Avis
· MOVIDA
· Budget

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,471 - about $52 less than Monday (3% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport.
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