Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is three hours behind London.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LCY to GRU flight.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LCY and GRU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Right now, Rs136,518 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London City Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs210,374. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LCY to GRU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London City Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
Of all flights leaving London City Airport, 74.57% land on time at their destination.
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LCY. Whether you've booked an early flight from London City Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel close to GRU if you have a late London City Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from London City Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCY to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If there's time to check out another corner of Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are among its highlights.