Flying from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Around 11 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Sao Paulo is 3 hours behind London. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with British Airways at 22:20. Go for the first LHR to GRU departure operated by British Airways at 11:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from London to GRU. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take off and land with no stops from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This top carrier operates services from LHR.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from London to GRU leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Booked an early flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) offers nonstop flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Get on your direct flight from London to GRU with British Airways. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of LGW.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and GRU:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from London to GRU, take it easy in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider staying in a hotel near GRU if you're taking a late flight from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 32 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is ر.ق. 1,224. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,084. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from London to GRU.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport by travelling in December. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Sao Paulo in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from London to GRU in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from London to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
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Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are attractions you won't want to skip in Sao Paulo.
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