Traveling from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): What you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport (BHX) flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to BHX. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BHX that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and BHX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Traveling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Sao Paulo to BHX flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Viracopos Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Flights that take off from VCP arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 75.02% of the time.
About Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BHX:
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Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the center of Birmingham is roughly 11 kilometers. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport is $455. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $731. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BHX, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Birmingham. June is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport (BHX), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
When booking your Sao Paulo to BHX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Birmingham International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Birmingham:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre are must-visits when exploring Birmingham.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometers south-east of Birmingham, a trip to London will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 129 kilometers south-west of Birmingham. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are among its highlights.