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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 901 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.774 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Azul Airlines and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 774 €, select.

Istanbul.779 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Azul Airlines and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 779 €, select.

Istanbul.793 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 793 €, select.

Istanbul.794 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 794 €, select.

Istanbul.795 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 795 €, select.

Istanbul.816 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 1 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 816 €, select.

Istanbul.817 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 817 €, select.

Istanbul.818 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Mon, 29 Mar.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 818 €, select.

Istanbul.820 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jun, returning Thu, 1 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 820 €, select.

Istanbul.820 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 820 €, select.

Istanbul.820 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Thu, 17 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 820 €, select.

Istanbul.823 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 823 €, select.

Istanbul.835 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Azul Airlines and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 835 €, select.

Istanbul.840 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Azul Airlines and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Viracopos on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 840 €, select.

Istanbul.843 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 843 €, select.

Istanbul.843 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From 843 €, select.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sao Paulo to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Sao Paulo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	774 €
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	12 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	34

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul is 774 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

12 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and EgyptAir fly direct from Sao Paulo to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

As of September 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Sao Paulo, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 774 €.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul on Friday, 20 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 33 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sao Paulo to Istanbul with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Azul Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

Travelling from Sao Paulo to Istanbul: what you need to know

There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Sao Paulo. Explore your options departing from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP) when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's primary gateways.
Around 12 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Sao Paulo to Istanbul flight.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul six hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
The busiest route for flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul is from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can choose from 14 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from GRU to IST is the 04:05 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last available departure is at 17:15 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Sao Paulo to Istanbul flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul

Score cheap Sao Paulo to Istanbul flights by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Sao Paulo to Istanbul is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul.
Save on your Sao Paulo to Istanbul flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)

If you're looking for a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, you can depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU). Fly from GRU to Istanbul Airport (IST) in one continuous trip.
Keep an eye out for deals with Turkish Airlines. This carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to Istanbul plane tickets from GRU.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Sao Paulo to Istanbul flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
71% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport reach their destination on schedule.

Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport (VCP)

On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sao Paulo Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74%.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) is around 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. Following your flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 40 minutes.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, unwind at a hotel near SAW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make collecting a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

August is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.
Book a Sao Paulo to Istanbul ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Istanbul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

More about Istanbul

Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Hagia Sophia, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum are leading attractions which should feature on every Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among the biggest draws.