Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Valletta, where Malta International Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your MLA to Sao Paulo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from MLA to Sao Paulo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
To get to MLA from central Valletta, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a hotel near MLA? If you're catching an early flight from Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Malta International Airport, 72.79% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've found for a one-way Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo flight is £303. The cheapest price for a return flight is £556. Bear 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 MLA to Sao Paulo if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to GRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida to explore Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from MLA to Sao Paulo can help you secure the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 6 miles from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can expect the trip to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near CGH. Unwind and get cosy after your MLA 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 easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is around 60 miles from the centre of Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've hopped off your flight from Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo.
If you go by public transport, the journey will take you about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by checking in to a hotel near VCP after your MLA to Sao Paulo flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida will get you on the road.
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo for the best deals.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and attractions can get crowded. Go to Sao Paulo in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket with a departure in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MLA to Sao Paulo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Malta International Airport to Sao Paulo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are attractions you won't want to skip in Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 310 miles north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 210 miles south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.