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Cheapest: November from €399 · AUH → GIG

Best Time to Fly: Abu Dhabi → Rio de Janeiro

CapitalBrasilia
Population213,421,037
CurrencyBRL R$ Brazilian real
LanguagePortuguese
Time ZoneUTC-03:00
AirportGIG
Distance11,787 km
Flight Time14h 22m
Visitors/yr~4,764,895

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro is November, with fares from €399. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €798+ — a difference of €399 per ticket. Booking on a Thursday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 11,787 km AUH–GIG sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro

Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.

January
€424
Cheapest
February
€449
March
€499
April
€573
Peak
May
€548
June
€648
Peak
July
€773
Peak
August
€798
Peak
September
€523
October
€474
November
€399
Cheapest
December
€623
Peak

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€424+€25Good value
February€449+€50Good value
March€499+€100Good value
April€573+€174Average
May€548+€149Average
June€648+€249Average
July€773+€374Expensive
August€798+€399Expensive
September€523+€124Average
October€474+€75Good value
November€399CheapestBest value
December€623+€224Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Abu Dhabi–Rio de Janeiro route, Thursdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Sundays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Thursday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Abu Dhabi–Rio de Janeiro.

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Top Activities in Rio de Janeiro

Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal
5.0/5 from 123 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€50 per person
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From the Past to the Present: A Historical Walking Tour of Rio
5.0/5 from 118 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€51 per person
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Tijuca National Park and all its wonders
5.0/5 from 93 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€60 per person
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Private customized Tour of Rio de Janeiro
5.0/5 from 88 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€123 per person
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Half Day Hiking to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain
5.0/5 from 72 reviews · 4h · free cancellation
€48 per person
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Rio Favela Tour
5.0/5 from 65 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€31 per person
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Walking tour of the bohemian neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa
5.0/5 from 63 reviews · 3.5h
€60 per person
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Live an experience in the Rocinha Favela.
5.0/5 from 60 reviews · 2h · free cancellation
€53 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Copa Rio Beach Hostel
3-star · 9.0/10 from 125 reviews
€16 / night
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Hotel Atlantico Rio
4-star · 7.3/10 from 634 reviews
€77 / night
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Windsor Martinique Copacabana
3-star · 8.7/10 from 105 reviews
€77 / night
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CLH Suites Domingos Ferreira
3-star · 8.0/10 from 84 reviews
€78 / night
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Samba Bossa Nova Ipanema
4-star · 8.0/10 from 197 reviews
€96 / night
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Prodigy Santos Dumont by Wish
4-star · 9.0/10 from 311 reviews
€109 / night
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Windsor Leme Hotel
4-star · 8.8/10 from 183 reviews
€117 / night
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Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
4-star · 8.2/10 from 150 reviews
€120 / night
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Nightly rates in Rio de Janeiro for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Live fares Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DepartsBooking siteStopsDurationFrom
Fri 13 NovАвиасейлс1 stop56h 25m€1,203
Sat 14 NovАвиасейлс1 stop56h 25m€1,203
Sun 15 NovАвиасейлс1 stop56h 25m€1,203
Tue 17 NovАвиасейлс1 stop56h 25m€1,203
Wed 18 NovАвиасейлс1 stop44h 35m€1,203
Thu 19 NovАвиасейлс1 stop56h 25m€1,203
Wed 3 MarWingie1 stop55h 40m€1,242
Thu 19 NovFarera1 stop44h 35m€1,266
Mon 14 SepKupi.com2 stops44h 55m€1,336
Tue 15 SepKupi.com2 stops44h 55m€1,344
Real fares found on this route recently, cheapest first. Great-circle distance 11,785 km. Prices move daily - run a search for your own dates.

Cheaper from a nearby airport

Updated 30 Aug 2026
Fly fromFly intoStopsDepartsFrom
Abu Dhabi (AUH)Rio de Janeiro (RIO)4 stops15 Sep€652
Same trip, different airports. Factor in ground transport and the extra time before choosing on price alone.

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