Flying from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Istanbul is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 13 hours 16 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is 6 hours behind Istanbul. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), with 15 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to GRU is the 10:05 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 14:30 with Turkish Airlines.
Your flight from Istanbul to GRU won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Istanbul to GRU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
IST is about 48 kilometers from the center of Istanbul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveler tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Prefer to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can reserve a direct flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) out of this hub.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and GRU include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 57 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to GRU:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometers away. It takes around 32 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is $466. The cheapest price for a return flight is $782. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 7 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Istanbul to GRU.
To get the best deal on your tickets from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, plan your trip for April (it has the cheapest flights). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Schedule your flight from Istanbul to GRU for February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are top attractions which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
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