Travelling from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Take a direct Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 13 hours 30 minutes.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is six hours behind Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 8:40pm. Go for the first IST to GRU departure with Turkish Airlines at 10:05am if you'd rather not wait around.
Your flight from Istanbul to GRU won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) take off from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport leaving from IST.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to GRU.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to GRU that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and GRU include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and GRU are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to GRU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near GRU and shut your eyes sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 331 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 680 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to GRU by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in May.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to GRU plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are leading attractions which should feature on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Piracicaba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without a visit to Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
