Travelling from Sao Paulo to Moscow: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Moscow leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Hop off the plane at one of Moscow's major gateways like Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). You can also come in for landing at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, making Moscow six hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Sao Paulo to Moscow flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Moscow
To pick up cheap Sao Paulo to Moscow flights, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Sao Paulo to Moscow.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Sao Paulo to Moscow flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo to Moscow, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Moscow:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Viracopos Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
The distance from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Moscow. Book one of these accommodation options near SVO instead:
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Moscow based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to Moscow tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be explored once you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, check out popular attractions including Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Russia, consider Voronezh, about 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are among the biggest draws.
