Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
The timezone in Málaga is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GRU to AGP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GRU and AGP include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
$863 is the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,058. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to AGP if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GRU to AGP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GRU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near AGP:
Travel at your own pace with a Malaga Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and experience more of Málaga and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Malaga Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
Malaga Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Málaga. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Málaga in January.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Malaga Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to AGP in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Málaga, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 483 kilometres north to Salamanca to tick off its must-visit sights. From Plaza Mayor to S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ceuta is another standout destination in Spain and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. No journey is complete without visiting Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.