Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Curacao Airport (CUR): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your GRU to CUR flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Curacao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GRU and CUR:
Miami International Airport
Bogota Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Curacao Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near GRU:
Arriving at Curacao Airport (CUR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Curacao Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUR instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Curacao Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Boric Car Rental, Europcar or Ace Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Willemstad and beyond.
Booking your ride from Curacao Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Curacao Airport (CUR) to central Willemstad
Curacao Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Willemstad. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Curacao Airport (CUR)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Curacao Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Willemstad in March.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Curacao Airport for September if you'd like to explore Willemstad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRU to CUR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.