Flying from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Dusseldorf. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Dusseldorf to GRU.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dusseldorf to GRU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Dusseldorf to DUS takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Dusseldorf Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Dusseldorf Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dusseldorf to NRN in around 2 hours. The airport is roughly 72 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dusseldorf to GRU flight? Unwind in a hotel near Dusseldorf Weeze Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 81% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near GRU:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
$609 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Return flights start from $1,009. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dusseldorf to GRU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). January is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in September.
Book a Dusseldorf to GRU plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Sao Paulo when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Avenida Paulista followed by Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo, a visit to Ribeirao Preto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Around 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo, Piracicaba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.