Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA): what you need to know
Valletta's timezone is UTC+1, making Valletta four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Your GRU to MLA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between GRU and MLA include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight is R 6,484. A return plane ticket right now is R 13,997. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRU to MLA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GRU to MLA.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Luqa Malta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MOVIS, BEE Malta or Sun Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Valletta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Luqa Malta International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Luqa Malta International Airport (MLA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Valletta in March.
The warmest month in Valletta is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Luqa Malta International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to MLA in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malta
Birkirkara is just one of the many places in Malta waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Valletta. Around 5 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include St Helen's Basilica, Għar Ħasan Bouldering Crag and Acueducto de Wignacourt.
Qormi is another favourite destination in Malta and is around 5 kilometres south-west of Valletta. No journey is complete without experiencing Collegiate Church of St George, Qormi, San Gorg Church and Knisja Arċipretali ta' San Bastjan Martri.