Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is five hours behind Cairo.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CAI to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from CAI to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Cairo to CAI takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Cairo International Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo flight is R 7,447. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,523. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CAI to Sao Paulo, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo ticket.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
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 grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from CAI to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Following your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Travelling by public transport will take around 50 minutes.
After stepping off your CAI to Sao Paulo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CGH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo and head for your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey will take you about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your break by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your CAI to Sao Paulo flight. Unwind after a day of travel or just take a moment to get your bearings in a new city at:
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo for the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Avenida Paulista and Ibirapuera Park are just two of the major attractions to add to your Sao Paulo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you're looking to explore another side of Brazil, consider Curitiba, about 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba are among its highlights.
