Flying from Hamburg to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Hamburg's main base, Hamburg Airport (HAM), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo.
Step off your plane in Sao Paulo at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Hamburg and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Sao Paulo
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Hamburg to Sao Paulo.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Hamburg to Sao Paulo.
Find a cheap Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central Hamburg to HAM takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Hamburg 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 not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. After your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo, it'll take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 35 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near VCP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from CGH three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is about 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo.
If you travel by public transport, the journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Begin your journey without stressing about how to get to your next stop with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted companies here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to secure your ride from VCP. You're more likely to get a better rate or get access to early bird discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg to Sao Paulo. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in a Hamburg to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great adventure 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.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
