Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, making Budapest four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GRU to BUD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Budapest Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GRU and BUD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Budapest Airport flight is 286 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 684 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRU to BUD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Budapest Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
71% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
If you're coming in on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Budapest Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BUD:
Explore without limits with a Budapest Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Budapest and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Airport, Budapest is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Budapest Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Budapest in March.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Budapest Airport for August if you want to visit Budapest during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRU to BUD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Hungary waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.