Flying from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) taking off from here.
Expect to be traveling for 13 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is six hours behind Istanbul. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 8:40pm. Go for the first IST to GRU departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 10:05am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to GRU.
Traveling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) can be booked from this terminal.
When departing from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The most frequently booked airline between IST and GRU is Turkish Airlines.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to GRU leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
IST is about 40 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and GRU:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to GRU flight:
68% of flights out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometers from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
AED 1,543 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. A return flight starts from AED 3,064. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to GRU.
April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
December is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Istanbul to GRU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are leading attractions which should be on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometers away to the northwest, top sights here include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café.
Piracicaba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometers northwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without dropping by Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Center.
