Travelling from Sao Paulo to Glasgow: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's major gateways.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Sao Paulo to Glasgow flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Glasgow
To find cheap Sao Paulo to Glasgow flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Sao Paulo to Glasgow.
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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 Glasgow flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
GRU is around 21 kms (13 miles) from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow, unwind in one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport:
75% of all departures from Viracopos Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near GLA if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Glasgow flight.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Once your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Glasgow is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow, unwind at a hotel near PIK. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, go to Glasgow in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to Glasgow ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Start your Glasgow trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 250 miles south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, roughly 40 miles east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are highlights.