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Flight deals from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 17,916. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.R 7,088 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,088, select.
Istanbul.R 7,126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,126, select.
Istanbul.R 7,539 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,539, select.
Istanbul.R 9,514 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,514, select.
Istanbul.R 9,859 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,859, select.
Istanbul.R 10,028 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,028, select.
Istanbul.R 10,083 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,083, select.
Istanbul.R 10,090 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,090, select.
Istanbul.R 10,123 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with Arajet.Outbound indirect flight with Arajet, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,123, select.
Istanbul.R 10,255 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,255, select.
Istanbul.R 10,472 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,472, select.
Istanbul.R 10,539 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,539, select.
Istanbul.R 13,750 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,750, select.
Istanbul.R 15,598 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,598, select.
Istanbul.R 16,576 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 16,576, select.
Istanbul.R 16,618 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 16,618, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 10,083
Aug
from R 10,028
Sep
from R 9,514
Oct
from R 7,126
Nov
from R 7,088
Dec
from R 7,539
Jan
from R 9,859
Feb
from R 10,090
Mar
from R 10,123
Apr
from R 10,472
May
from R 10,255
Jun
from R 10,539

Direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul

Alternative Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from R 7,216
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from R 7,046
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Sao Paulo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,046
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time12 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week40

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul is R 15,581. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 40 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul is usually November.
If you're flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from R 15,581.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, LATAM Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul is 13 hours 20 minutes.

  • Istanbul is six hours ahead of Sao Paulo, where Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located. Istanbul runs on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can select from 13 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from GRU to IST is the 04:05 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 17:15 with Turkish Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your GRU to Istanbul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Direct Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll be touching down.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for deals with Turkish Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul.

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from GRU to Istanbul with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a hotel close to GRU? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Istanbul

  • R 7,046 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 15,488. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from GRU to Istanbul.

  • November is the best month for landing an awesome deal on Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from GRU to Istanbul.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your flight from GRU to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. After your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your GRU to Istanbul flight, rest your head at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February.

  • Book a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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