Travelling from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know
Sao Paulo's main base, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
You can choose from 9 direct flights a week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). This is the busiest route, with KLM offering a 8:59pm departure from GRU to AMS.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to AMS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) can be booked from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with KLM. This popular carrier operates services from GRU.
KLM is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from GRU to AMS.
KLM tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 86.3% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to AMS that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GRU and AMS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to AMS flight? Relax in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
75% of flights out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight:
Flights departing from VCP arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 74% of the time.
About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Book a hotel near AMS if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
At the moment, 324 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 686 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to AMS.
The best month for picking up cheap Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Sao Paulo to AMS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Plan your visit to Amsterdam in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to AMS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Amsterdam
Start your Amsterdam trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are just two of the major attractions to put on your Amsterdam travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Anne Frank House.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to discover more of the Netherlands. Travel around 113 kilometres southeast to Eindhoven to check off its popular sights. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Designhuis and Philips Stadion, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the Netherlands, head for Groningen, roughly 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark are among its highlights.