Travelling from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport flight.
Greater Natal International Airport is located in Natal. The city's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
With 45 direct flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) is the busiest route. Gol operates the earliest flight at 8:20am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from GRU to NAT is with LATAM Airlines at 11:15pm.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to NAT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from GRU.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between GRU and NAT is LATAM Airlines.
With 75.47% of its services arriving as planned, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can book a direct Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) plane ticket with departures from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). See if flying from CGH works better for your plans.
You can take your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Sao Paulo to NAT departing from CGH. Take off with any of these carriers and fly straight to your final stop:
LATAM Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the CGH to NAT route.
Go with GOL Linhas Aéreas if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Greater Natal International Airport land as scheduled 86.96% of the time.
You can reach CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Board once and be on your way from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport are available from here.
Buckle up and take off from VCP with Azul. This well-known airline offers direct Sao Paulo to NAT plane tickets.
Most passengers choose to fly with Azul Airlines from VCP to NAT.
With 78.57% of services landing as planned, Azul Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey time to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At VCP, that figure is 74%.
About Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport flight.
Getting from Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) to central Natal
From Greater Natal International Airport, central Natal is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
R 1,663 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport. Return flights start from R 3,012. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to NAT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)
January is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport (NAT). Visit Natal in December for a quieter experience.
Book a Sao Paulo to NAT plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Natal to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
August has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Natal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Natal right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Greater Natal International Airport:
Ponta Negra Beach and Morro do Careca beach are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Natal itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Praia do Forte.
Explore more of Brazil
Recife is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Natal. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Convent of Sao Francisco, Jardim Botânico and Church Our Lady of Health.
