Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is 12 hours ahead of Sao Paulo and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Your GRU to NRT flight won't wait if you're 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.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GRU and NRT include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Right now, R 10,520 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 20,612. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GRU to NRT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near GRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
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 Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Tokyo Narita Airport, Tokyo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tokyo in March.
Book your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRU to NRT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Osaka will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are among its highlights.