Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Sao Paulo five hours behind Cairo.
Give yourself enough time to make your CAI to GRU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CAI and GRU:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Currently, Rs135,551 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs203,353. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CAI to GRU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CAI to GRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights that depart Cairo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Cairo International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
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 when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to GRU in July if you like 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 explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without experiencing Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.