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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Brazil

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via London or Lisbon, about 20h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 23m
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Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey20h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH London (LHR) RIO
Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 58m
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AUH Lisbon (LIS) RIO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: GOL, TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~20h 48m
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AUH Rome (FCO) RIO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: ITA Airways
Self-transfer likely ~20h 23m
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AUH Frankfurt (FRA) RIO
Leg 1: Condor, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~21h 33m
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AUH Madrid (MAD) RIO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~20h 44m
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AUH Paris (CDG) RIO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~21h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,758 km7,302 miles
Journey time
20h 23mestimate
Time difference
-7hRio de Janeiro vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
AUH → GIG, SDU

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Lisbon and Rome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,758 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Lisbon (LIS), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 7 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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