Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. Following the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is three hours behind Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BHX to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to book flight tickets from BHX to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Birmingham to BHX takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near BHX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sao Paulo
Rs111,816 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs221,365. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from BHX to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from BHX to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Public transport will get you there in around 35 minutes.
Following your BHX to Sao Paulo flight, kick back at a hotel near CGH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH can help you lock in a better rate.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo and head straight for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, find a hotel close to VCP. Check in to one of these stays after your BHX to Sao Paulo flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey by picking up a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida make getting on the road effortless.
Enjoy a payoff when you plan ahead. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo for the best deals.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can get crowded. Visit Sao Paulo in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Sao Paulo Museum of Art are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Sao Paulo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to check off its top sights. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among the biggest draws.
