Flying from Taipei to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the main airports in Taipei.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's chief entry points.
Sao Paulo is 11 hours behind Taipei and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you board your Taipei to Sao Paulo flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Sao Paulo
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Taipei to Sao Paulo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
When it comes to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's on-time performance, 74.72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometers away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes about 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 21 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Explore without limits with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 8 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take around 35 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near VCP. Unwind after your Taipei to Sao Paulo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH can help you lock in a better rate.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo and go directly to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometers from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
The journey takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes using public transport.
Whether you're looking for a zippy compact for a solo adventure or an SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the perfect Viracopos Airport rental car for your needs. Explore wheels available from companies such as Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're searching for a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you want, on top of a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book a Taipei to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap flights from Taipei to Sao Paulo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Taipei to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are top attractions which should be on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometers to the north-east, top sights here include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometers south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favorite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.