Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon three hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Every week, there are 30 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport flights. To be on board early, opt for the 00:40 TAP Air Portugal flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:20 with TAP Air Portugal.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your GRU to LIS flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Lisbon (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with TAP Air Portugal. This popular airline has direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport.
TAP Air Portugal is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 80.39% of services arriving as planned, TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier operating GRU to LIS flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRU and LIS:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
$481 is the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Return flights start at $843. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from GRU to LIS, reserve your trip five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
71% of flights that depart Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near GRU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near LIS:
Grab a Lisbon Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport to central Lisbon has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Lisbon Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are among the biggest draws.









