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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi. 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
RIOAUHLHR

Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey20h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi

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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RIO London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 58m
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RIO Lisbon (LIS) AUH
Leg 1: GOL, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~20h 48m
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RIO Rome (FCO) AUH
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~20h 23m
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RIO Frankfurt (FRA) AUH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~21h 33m
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RIO Madrid (MAD) AUH
Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~20h 44m
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RIO Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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
+7hAbu Dhabi vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
GIG, SDU → AUH

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi?
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 Rio de Janeiro to Abu Dhabi?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi?
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 Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 7 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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