Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Munich.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to GRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MUC and GRU include:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, £314 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £528. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MUC to GRU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MUC to GRU.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights taking off from Franz Josef Strauss Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 16 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to GRU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. Around 310 miles north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without experiencing Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.