Travelling from Sao Paulo to Beijing: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Check out your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when planning your flight from Sao Paulo to Beijing.
Hop off your plane in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Sao Paulo to Beijing flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Beijing
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Sao Paulo to Beijing flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Sao Paulo to Beijing flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kms (13 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Beijing? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Beijing? Relax in a hotel near Viracopos Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Viracopos Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kms (16 miles) from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Beijing. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and discover parts of Beijing that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Sao Paulo to Beijing, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Sao Paulo to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Beijing. To skip the crowds, go to Beijing in February.
Book a Sao Paulo to Beijing ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Beijing around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Beijing, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are must-visits when exploring Beijing.
Explore more of China
Beijing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 70 miles south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 260 miles south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.