Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 41 minutes.
Sao Paulo is 3 hours behind Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located. Sao Paulo operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
With 36 flights a week between the two airports, Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the busiest route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LIS to GRU is with TAP Air Portugal at 23:35.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from LIS to Sao Paulo. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sao Paulo are available for booking. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is where you'll step off the plane.
You can choose from various carriers that operate direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo, such as:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LIS to Sao Paulo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a passport from Portugal and are travelling to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo.
LIS is around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 59 minutes.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sao Paulo
RM1,435 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,597. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to Sao Paulo, book your journey 8 months before the departure date.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from LIS to Sao Paulo every day.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 32 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can get to 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 travel by public transport, which will take roughly 34 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from LIS to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from LIS to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are leading attractions which should be on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
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