Travelling from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Edinburgh is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to EDI, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to EDI leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 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.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
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 journey by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to EDI flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At VCP, that rate is 75.02%.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near EDI:
Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Rs122,939 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport. Return flights start at Rs213,612. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to EDI, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Visit Edinburgh in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your Sao Paulo to EDI flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Edinburgh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Edinburgh right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Sao Paulo to Edinburgh Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Edinburgh Castle, Crown Jewels and Шотландия are attractions you won't want to skip in Edinburgh.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Preston is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Brockholes Nature Reserve, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
