Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo is 12 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is six hours behind Istanbul, where Istanbul Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). You can choose from 13 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to GRU is the 10:05 Turkish Airlines option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 20:40 with Turkish Airlines.
To avoid rushing for your IST to Sao Paulo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Direct Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo tickets are available for booking. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is where you'll disembark.
Look out for offers from Turkish Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from IST to Sao Paulo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
IST is around 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo
$888 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo flight. Return plane tickets start at $1,388. These prices may change depending on availability.
Score cheap flights from IST to Sao Paulo by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from IST to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is roughly 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 50 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your IST to Sao Paulo flight:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH can help you lock in 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 car once you've hopped off your flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by choosing a hotel near VCP after your IST to Sao Paulo flight. Unwind after a day of travel or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Around four weeks before your flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your vehicle from VCP. You're likely to find a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in December.
Before booking a Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring 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 be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres northeast to Belo Horizonte to check off its top attractions. From Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha to Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Brazil, head for Curitiba, about 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are among its highlights.




