Travelling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Hamburg and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HAM to GRU flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between HAM and GRU:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
R 6,370 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,512. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HAM to GRU if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HAM to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Hamburg Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near HAM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel close to GRU if you're on a late Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
Book your flight from Hamburg Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HAM to GRU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its leading attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.