Travelling from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
The average duration of a direct Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is 11 hours 30 minutes.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. Get from GRU to AMS on KLM's 8:59pm flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to AMS, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) out of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When taking off from GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
The most frequently booked airline between GRU and AMS is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 68.33% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Sao Paulo to AMS flight? Check in to a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
73.8% of all departures from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The journey to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At VCP, that figure is 75.02%.
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Reserve a hotel near AMS if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Pick up an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car and discover Amsterdam and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Central Amsterdam is about 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is Rs85,303. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs182,117. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to AMS, book your ticket seven months ahead of your departure date.
December is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Amsterdam. June is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Sao Paulo to AMS flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Amsterdam right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Amsterdam to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to discover other parts of the Netherlands. Journey around 113 kilometres south-east to Eindhoven to tick off its popular sights. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the Netherlands, head for Groningen, about 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are key highlights.
