Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Around 11 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, making Sao Paulo four hours behind Barcelona.
Choose from four weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 12:15 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:40.
Your BCN to GRU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Sao Paulo (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
LATAM Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating BCN to GRU flights, LATAM Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and GRU:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is Rs89,177. A return plane ticket is currently Rs167,285. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to GRU.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BCN to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Reserve a hotel near GRU if you're taking a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to GRU in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
