Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Bilbao, where Bilbao Airport is located.
To avoid missing your BIO to Sao Paulo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from BIO to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Bilbao to BIO takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near BIO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
82.76% of flights leaving Bilbao Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from BIO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Sao Paulo
R 6,006 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 11,569. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from BIO to Sao Paulo, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest fares across the month and bag an awesome deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from BIO to Sao Paulo.
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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 central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Book a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from BIO to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 35 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BIO to Sao Paulo flight:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and be off and running.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is around 97 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car after your flight from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel close to VCP. Check in to one of these options after your BIO to Sao Paulo flight:
Begin your trip without stressing over how to get to your next stop with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with reliable companies here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Enjoy a payoff when you plan ahead. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo for the best deals.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Before scheduling your flights from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Sao Paulo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket with a departure in February to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BIO to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without seeing Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
