Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is 9 hours 40 minutes.
Lisbon is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are 65 Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, opt for the 00:40 TAP Portugal flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:20 with TAP Portugal.
Leave enough time to catch your GRU to LIS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
LATAM Airlines has direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Lisbon — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering GRU to LIS flights is TAP Portugal. Its services arrive as scheduled 79.47% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GRU and LIS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
R 6,236 is currently the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,151. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from GRU to LIS by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near GRU:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider booking a hotel close to LIS if you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to LIS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without seeing Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
