Flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Istanbul is six hours ahead of Sao Paulo and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 14 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 04:05 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 17:15 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your GRU to IST flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between GRU and IST:
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
71% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near GRU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you have a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Travel at your own speed with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and see more of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Istanbul in March.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its leading sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.





