Flying from Sao Paulo to Glasgow: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow flying out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's major gateways.
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Glasgow three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Sao Paulo to Glasgow flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Glasgow
To find cheap Sao Paulo to Glasgow flights, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Sao Paulo to Glasgow flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 75.54% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to VCP in around 3 hours 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow:
75.02% of flights out of Viracopos Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GLA:
Go where the road takes you with a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and venture far and wide through Glasgow and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Glasgow International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
The centre of Glasgow is approximately 48 kilometres from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Once your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 55 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow, rest your head at a hotel close to PIK. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark make picking up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from PIK two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Glasgow. To avoid the crowds, go to Glasgow in April.
The warmest month in Glasgow is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to Glasgow ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Glasgow, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Glasgow has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres south-east of Glasgow, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you want to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, roughly 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are highlights.