Flying from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Vienna is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to VIE. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to VIE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can get to CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Sao Paulo to VIE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
75% of all departures from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from VCP arrive at their final stop on schedule 74% of the time.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
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Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is around 18 kilometres from Vienna International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
At the moment, $558 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,029. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sao Paulo to VIE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
December is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport (VIE), while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Vienna based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to VIE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vienna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vienna right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Sao Paulo to Vienna International Airport:
Your trip to Vienna wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Around 177 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another favourite stop in Austria. No visit is complete without checking out Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).