Travelling from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in London. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is 11 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with British Airways at 10:15pm. Choose the first LHR to GRU departure with British Airways at 11:40am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to GRU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with British Airways.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways between LHR and GRU.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to GRU leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LHR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and GRU are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to GRU flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport get to their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a plane ticket from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and GRU are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, central Sao Paulo is around 26 kms (16 miles) away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Right now, £322 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £569. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to GRU.
The best month for landing cheap London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is when most people book flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Plan your visit to Sao Paulo in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your London to GRU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top attractions which should be on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Travel about 290 kms (180 miles) northwest to Ribeirao Preto to tick off its top sights. From Japanese Garden to Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Brazil, head for Piracicaba, roughly 145 kms (90 miles) northwest of Sao Paulo. Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Centre are highlights.
