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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Brazil

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Sao Paulo. The easiest way is one stop via London or Istanbul, about 21h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 43m
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Abu Dhabi to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey17h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Sao Paulo

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

1
AUH London (LHR) SAO
Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~21h 14m
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AUH Istanbul (IST) SAO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m
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3
AUH Doha (DOH) SAO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 43m
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4
AUH Addis Ababa (ADD) SAO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 55m
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AUH Frankfurt (FRA) SAO
Leg 1: Condor, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~21h 50m
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AUH Lisbon (LIS) SAO
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~21h 04m
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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
12,115 km7,523 miles
Journey time
17h 43mestimate
Time difference
-7hSao Paulo vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
AUH → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Istanbul and Doha. 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 Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,115 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Sao Paulo?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 7 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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