Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Helsinki.
Your HEL to GRU 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 can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and GRU:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is R 7,367. A return fare right now is R 13,587. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HEL to GRU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
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 send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to GRU.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider booking a hotel close to GRU if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride 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
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its top attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Curitiba is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without visiting Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.