Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 33 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is 4 hours behind Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Choose from 10 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AMS to GRU is the 10:55 KLM option. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 13:00 with KLM.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from AMS to Sao Paulo. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can catch a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo. Begin your journey at AMS and touch down at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Book your ticket with KLM. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from AMS to Sao Paulo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You don't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from Netherlands and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sao Paulo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam, AMS can be reached in about 23 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to AMS? If you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Sao Paulo
$645 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo. Return flights start from $1,037. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to Sao Paulo.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near GRU if you're catching a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. After your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 17 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 34 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near CGH. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from AMS to Sao Paulo at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Sao Paulo for February to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from AMS to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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