Music festival

How to get to Rock in Rio 2026 from Dubai

Sep 4–13, 2026Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro · BrazilDXB → GIG

The venue for Rock in Rio 2026 is Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From Dubai it's roughly 11,904 km — plan on about 15h 56m in the air, landing at GIG. For the festival dates, round-trip fares start around $955; they climb fastest in the last 6–8 weeks.

11,904 km
Distance
15h 56m
Time in the air
$955
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

Sample fares Dubai → GIG. Final prices and dates are on the partner site.

Atlantic BlueAB 827
08:40
DXB
15h 56m
Direct
00:36+1
GIG
$1,098
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 616
11:05
DXB
18h 26m
1 stop
05:31+1
GIG
$955
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 590
22:30
DXB
19h 56m
1 stop
18:26+1
GIG
$840
Round trip from
See live prices on the partner site →

Airports near the venue

GIG

Rio Galeão

35 km · ≈ 0h 55m · by taxi
SDU

Santos Dumont

32 km · ≈ 1h · shuttle bus

Where to stay

★ 4.6

Barra Beach Suites

$118 / night
★ 4.3

Recreio Park Hotel

$89 / night
★ 4.1

Copacabana Base Hostel

$54 / night
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Good to know

Do I need a visa for Brazil?
US, Canadian and Australian citizens need a Brazilian eVisa (apply online, ~5 business days). UK and EU passport holders enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long is the flight from Dubai?
Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 15h 56m from Dubai to GIG. Add roughly an hour for the transfer to the venue.
When should I book?
Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.

Other departure cities

New York$630London$720Los Angeles$835Chicago$750Toronto$660Sydney$1,050Dublin$795Istanbul$825Lisbon$1,859

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