Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is three hours behind Faro.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FAO to GRU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAO and GRU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
At the moment, R 7,347 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,832. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FAO to GRU if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from FAO to GRU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the flights that depart from Faro Airport, 76.66% touch down on time at their destination.
Faro Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to FAO:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you have a late Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near GRU:
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 usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to central Sao Paulo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to GRU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.