Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BER to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from BER to Sao Paulo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
BER is about 19 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to BER? If you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
77% of flights leaving from Berlin Brandenburg Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sao Paulo
$738 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return plane ticket starts at $1,376. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from BER to Sao Paulo if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Berlin Brandenburg 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'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near GRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Booking your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from BER to Sao Paulo can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 50 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your BER to Sao Paulo flight:
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH can land you a better rate.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) is around 97 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo.
The journey will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Choose a hotel near VCP and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late BER to Sao Paulo flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these accommodation options bring comfort closer to you:
Around four weeks before your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo is a good time to secure your vehicle from VCP. You're more likely to get a better rate or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Book your Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BER to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sao Paulo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres northeast of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.