Flying from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport (DUB): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport (DUB). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Dublin Airport is located in Dublin. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to DUB.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to DUB that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GRU and DUB include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to DUB flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DUB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dublin and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to the centre of Dublin is about 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport (DUB)
At the moment, R 6,387 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,839. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to DUB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to DUB.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Dublin. August is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport (DUB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Sao Paulo to DUB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dublin to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Dublin
Start your Dublin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Dublin Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Dublin visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Ireland waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a visit to Cork will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Ireland, consider Waterford, roughly 145 kilometres south-west of Dublin. Bishop's Palace, Christ Church Cathedral and Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum are key reasons to visit.
