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Cheap Flights from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Istanbul (IST)

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Flight deals from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.
Istanbul.$1,276 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 23 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,276, select.
Istanbul.$1,276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,276, select.
Istanbul.$1,278 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,278, select.
Istanbul.$1,288 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,288, select.
Istanbul.$1,289 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Fri, 5 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,289, select.
Istanbul.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.
Istanbul.$1,292 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Sao Paulo Guarulhos on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Sao Paulo Guarulhos.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,292, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Jul
from $2,084
Aug
from $1,453
Sep
from $1,547
Oct
from $1,323
Nov
from $1,290
Dec
from $1,276
Jan
from $1,470
Feb
from $1,276
Mar
from $1,274
Apr
from $1,292
May
from $1,320
Jun
from $1,490

Direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul

Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Sao Paulo to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,274
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time12 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week24

Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul is $1,274. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul.
As of July 2025, there are 24 flights per week flying from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos to Istanbul is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air France and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 12 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is six hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

  • You can choose from 15 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:00.

  • Leave enough time to catch your GRU to IST flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Getting to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between GRU and IST include:

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is $619. A return fare right now is $1,274. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GRU to IST. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from GRU to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

  • 75.54% of flights that leave from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to GRU:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near IST if you're taking a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.

  • When booking your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are among the biggest draws.

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