Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Amsterdam is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of ten weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flights. The 20:59 departure with KLM is the earliest flight you can take. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to AMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Amsterdam (and maybe even some other great parts of Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offered by this popular carrier.
KLM is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 68.33% of its services arriving as scheduled, KLM is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to AMS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between GRU and AMS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is 271 €. A return fare right now is 583 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to AMS.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GRU to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Book a hotel near AMS if you're taking a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and venture far and wide through Amsterdam and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRU to AMS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Netherlands you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Euromast Tower.
The Hague is another standout destination in Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without a visit to Galerie Pulchri, Faizul-Islam Mosque and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies.
