Flying from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Juiz De Fora (the location of Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport) and Sao Paulo are in the same timezone — UTC-3.
The busiest route is from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA) to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP). You can select from seven weekly services between these two airports. Azul offers a 11:05 departure between IZA and VCP.
For a relaxed start to your IZA to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can travel nonstop from IZA to Sao Paulo. Take your pick of these arrival points when booking your Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo ticket:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo. Book your seat with one of these:
Travelling from central Juiz De Fora to IZA takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo? Stay at a hotel near IZA, such as Goianá. Coqueiro Parc Hotel will also have you moments from your departure gate.
81% of flights departing from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from IZA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA) to Sao Paulo
42 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return plane ticket right now is 88 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from IZA to Sao Paulo if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks before your flight from IZA to Sao Paulo can help you get the best possible rate.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 50 minutes or so.
Following your IZA to Sao Paulo flight, settle in at a hotel close to CGH. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from CGH three weeks in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo and head straight for your hotel or jump right into exploring. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach driving.
If you travel by public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to VCP. Check in to one of these options after your IZA to Sao Paulo flight:
About four weeks ahead of your flight from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your vehicle from VCP. You're likely to find a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in December.
Lock in a Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IZA to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Zona da Mata Presidente Itamar Franco Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading sights. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without a visit to Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.







