Travelling from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 12 hours 6 minutes.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo. The city operates in the UTC-3 timezone and is 4 hours behind Frankfurt.
With 35 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 20:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from FRA to GRU is with Lufthansa at 22:05.
Your flight from Frankfurt to GRU won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) can be booked from this terminal.
LATAM Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport taking off from FRA.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Frankfurt to GRU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
FRA is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)? Browse the fares flying out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
From HHN, direct flights from Frankfurt to GRU are available with Lufthansa.
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and GRU include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours and 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Frankfurt to GRU? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 22 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from R 7,374 or travel return from just R 10,670. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To snag cheap tickets from Frankfurt to GRU, book your trip 8 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
May is the quietest time to fly to Sao Paulo. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Sao Paulo. February is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Frankfurt to GRU during then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are attractions you won't want to skip in Sao Paulo.
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