Flying from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport (IPN): What you need to know
Sao Paulo and Ipatinga (where Ipatinga Usiminas Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to IPN.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from central Sao Paulo in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Sao Paulo to IPN flight? Relax in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At VCP, that figure is 74%.
About Ipatinga Usiminas Airport (IPN)
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near IPN:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport flight.
Getting from Ipatinga Usiminas Airport (IPN) to central Ipatinga
Central Ipatinga is around 10 kilometres from Ipatinga Usiminas Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport (IPN)
Currently, Rs60,227 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs100,791. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to IPN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport (IPN)
December is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport (IPN). Visit Ipatinga in August if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Sao Paulo to IPN plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Ipatinga, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC and 28ºC.
More about Ipatinga
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ipatinga right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Ipatinga Usiminas Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Parque Ipanema, Praça dos Inconfidentes and Cachoeira Mackie Blue are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Ipatinga itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ipatinga. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
If you're looking to explore another side of Brazil, consider Contagem, about 177 kilometres west of Ipatinga. Centro de Experiências Arena MRV, Futuro Centro de Memória da Indústria and Vale do Amanhecer (Templo Sumaro) are key highlights.
