Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): what you need to know
Ahmedabad's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Ahmedabad eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Sao Paulo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to AMD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the GRU to AMD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
$1,713 is currently the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,886. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from GRU to AMD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
If you're coming in on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMD:
Travel where the road takes you with an Ahmedabad Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar to explore beyond Ahmedabad's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Ahmedabad Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Airport to the centre of Ahmedabad has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Ahmedabad in April.
When reserving your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Ahmedabad Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Ahmedabad, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 43ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to AMD in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
You've visited Ahmedabad, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 451 kilometres south to Mumbai to tick off its must-visit sights. From Gateway of India to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in India, head for Surat, roughly 209 kilometres south of Ahmedabad. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are the start of reasons to visit.