Flying from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the two main airports in Sao Paulo.
Take off on a direct Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 9 hours 45 minutes.
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with TAP Portugal at 11:20pm. Go for the first GRU to LIS departure with TAP Portugal at 12:40am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to LIS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Fly without interruptions from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) operate from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport with TAP Portugal. This top carrier operates services from GRU.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between GRU and LIS is TAP Portugal.
TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 79.47% of its services landing on time.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LIS departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to LIS flight:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport leaving from Viracopos Airport (VCP).
You can fly out of VCP with Azul. This reputable carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to LIS flight tickets.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between VCP and LIS is Azul.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Azul.
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Viracopos Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that leave from VCP reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 75.02% of the time.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lisbon's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to the centre of Lisbon is about 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport is $636. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $949. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to LIS.
October is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). June is the busiest month to travel to Lisbon. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Sao Paulo to LIS flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lisbon right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Lisbon Portela Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém are leading attractions which should be on any good Lisbon itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Coimbra is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. No journey is complete without experiencing Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.