Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your GRU to LGW flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and LGW include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
316 € is currently the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts from 560 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRU to LGW, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GRU to LGW.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGW if you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia to explore London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRU to LGW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.