Travelling from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport (MCP): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport (MCP) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Sao Paulo and Macapa (where Macapa International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Macapa International Airport (MCP). Take your pick of 4 direct services every week. LATAM Airlines operates a 7:10am departure between GRU and MCP.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to MCP won't wait if you're running 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 flying internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport (MCP) out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When departing from GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport with LATAM Airlines.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with LATAM Airlines between GRU and MCP.
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can arrive at CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to MCP flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The journey time to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Viracopos Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Macapa International Airport (MCP)
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport (MCP)
Right now, 107 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 221 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MCP, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport (MCP)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport (MCP). June is the most popular month to visit Macapa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
When booking your Sao Paulo to MCP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. October is the warmest month in Macapa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport in January when temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Macapa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Macapa right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Macapa International Airport:
Your trip to Macapa isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Amazon Biopark, Paraíso Dos Pássaros and Fazendinha Beach, Macapa -AP.
Explore more of Brazil
Macapa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south of Macapa, a trip to Breves will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Orla de Breves, Igreja Matriz De Sant'Ana and Igreja de Santo Ezequiel Moreno.
If you want to check out another major stop in Brazil, head for Portel, roughly 225 kilometres south of Macapa. Praia da Tucano, Praia do Arucará and Praça da Matriz are key highlights.
