Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Budapest four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there 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 Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRU and BUD:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Rs125,968 is the lowest price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs261,407. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to BUD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights that depart Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BUD instead:
Follow your own route with a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and see more of Budapest and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Budapest. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Budapest in April.
The warmest month in Budapest is August, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GRU to BUD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Hungary just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a visit to Debrecen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Hungary, consider Miskolc, about 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón are key reasons to visit.