Travelling from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to ATH won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to ATH with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GRU and ATH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to ATH flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The trip to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land within the expected time frame. At VCP, that figure is 75.02%.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is around 40 kilometres from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, Rs104,707 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs216,867. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Book a Sao Paulo to ATH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Athens:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion are highlights which should be on any well-planned Athens itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Kalamaria is another essential stop in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
