Flying from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport (GVA). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are the two main airports in Sao Paulo.
Geneva is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to GVA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to GVA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to GVA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The journey time to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 75.02%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near GVA and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Geneve Airport rental car and discover Geneva and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Central Geneva is around 10 kilometres from Geneve Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Currently, R 5,647 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,175. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to GVA if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport (GVA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport (GVA). June is the busiest month to visit Geneva. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in November.
When booking your Sao Paulo to GVA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Geneva
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Geneve Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Geneva:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau are must-do's during your Geneva adventure.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Geneva. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another favourite destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without dropping by Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
