Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your GRU to PRG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Here are the top stopovers between GRU and PRG:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Currently, Rs126,046 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs184,979. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to PRG if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GRU to PRG.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GRU:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Grab your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and explore beyond Prague's main sights.
Booking your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 18 kilometres from central Prague. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. To avoid the crowds, head to Prague in April.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague for July if you want to visit Prague during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to PRG in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Czechia just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Prague, a visit to Brno will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Czechia, head for Ostrava, roughly 274 kilometres east of Prague. Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe are highlights.
