Flying from Hamburg to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo. Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) are Hamburg's main airports.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's primary gateways.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Hamburg and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Sao Paulo
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Hamburg to Sao Paulo.
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Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Hamburg Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Hamburg to HAM takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kms (6 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on schedule at their destination.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 21 kms (13 miles). It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and discover more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
The journey will take approximately 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near VCP. Unwind after your Hamburg to Sao Paulo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Foco, Localiza and Movida make picking up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH can get you a lower rate.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo and go directly to your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 80 kms (50 miles) from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, book your ride from VCP about four weeks ahead of your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, as well as a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg to Sao Paulo. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
Lock in a Hamburg to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap flights from Hamburg to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Sao Paulo, check out our range of hotels including:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 310 miles north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.