Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kuala Lumpur 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Your GRU to KUL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRU and KUL:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Currently, R 12,521 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 19,259. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GRU to KUL, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRU to KUL.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on time at their destination.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRU:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider staying in a hotel near KUL if you're taking a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and see more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the centre of Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It takes around 4 hours 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRU to KUL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Where to next? Set off for Kampung Baru Subang. It's roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and boasts highlights like Simflightkl.