Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is three hours behind London, where Stansted Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your STN to Sao Paulo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from STN to Sao Paulo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central London to STN takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Sao Paulo
338 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 615 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from STN to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo ticket.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and venture far and wide through Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from STN to Sao Paulo can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 35 minutes or so.
After stepping off your STN to Sao Paulo flight, rest your head at a hotel near CGH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make collecting a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo has landed. Central Sao Paulo is about 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
The journey will take you roughly 3 hours 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel close to VCP. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your STN to Sao Paulo flight:
Take control of the next leg of your trip with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida will get you on the road.
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo is a good time to book your vehicle from VCP. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are often higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Sao Paulo in low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Stansted Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Sao Paulo Museum of Art are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.