Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is 8 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi, where Indira Gandhi International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from DEL to Sao Paulo, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from DEL to Sao Paulo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You'll need an embassy visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from India and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
The journey from central New Delhi to DEL takes around 54 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sao Paulo
RM2,840 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM5,235. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from DEL to Sao Paulo, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from DEL to Sao Paulo every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
As soon as your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 34 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from DEL to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from DEL to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are attractions you won't want to skip in Sao Paulo.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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