Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 10 hours 25 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Flights from GRU to BCN start at 18:00 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:05 with LATAM Airlines. In total, there are four weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to BCN flights. An impressive 87.1% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRU and BCN:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is $681. A return plane ticket right now is $1,074. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from GRU to BCN, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BCN:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Barcelona in January.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
You've done Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another sought-after destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without experiencing Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.