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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs243,105. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos

Istanbul to Sao Paulo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs122,371
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time13 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week28

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos is Rs241,594. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos.
As of May 2026, there are 28 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Sao Paulo Guarulhos is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport on Monday, 15 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sao Paulo Guarulhos but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Paulo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Paulo Guarulhos.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 13 hours 15 minutes.

  • The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is six hours behind Istanbul.

  • Choose from 15 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:30.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your IST to GRU flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Sao Paulo (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport offered by this airline.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and GRU:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • Currently, Rs122,371 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs241,594. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to GRU.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Finding cheap flights from IST to GRU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo

  • Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from IST to GRU in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.

Explore more of Brazil

  • Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.

  • Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.

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