Flying from Sao Paulo to London City Airport (LCY): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when reserving your flight from Sao Paulo to London City Airport (LCY).
London City Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to LCY. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LCY. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sao Paulo to London City Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can get to CGH from central Sao Paulo in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to LCY flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The trip to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to London City Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights departing from VCP touch down at their destination as scheduled 75.02% of the time.
About London City Airport (LCY)
Consider booking a hotel near LCY if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to London City Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a London City Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Sao Paulo to London City Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
The centre of London is about 10 kilometres from London City Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to London City Airport (LCY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to London City Airport is $751. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,270. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LCY if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to London City Airport (LCY)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit London. June is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to London City Airport (LCY), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to LCY flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to London City Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to London City Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are essential stops on your London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.