Travelling from Tehran to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Tehran. Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo departing from here.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's primary gateways.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is six hours 30 minutes behind Tehran.
To ensure you get on your Tehran to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Sao Paulo
To pick up cheap Tehran to Sao Paulo flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Tehran to Sao Paulo is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and pick up a great deal.
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Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
We make it easy to find a Tehran to Sao Paulo flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Imam Khomeini International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
To get to IKA from central Tehran, it'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by car. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
If you've booked an early flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another convenient option near Imam Khomeini International Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Imam Khomeini International Airport, data shows 69.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 21 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Tehran to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is approximately 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). After your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near VCP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and set off in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is around 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo.
The journey takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida will get you on the road.
If you're after a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks ahead of your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Tehran to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Sao Paulo itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Paulista Avenue.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.