Flights to Sao Paulo

A flight from London to Sao Paulo takes approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes.

The best time to pick up cheap flights is between March and May, when Brazil experiences autumnal weather. The days are still sunny and the temperature warm, making it ideal for outdoor activities, but with less humidity and rainfall than the summer months. You’ll also have a good chance of finding cheaper accommodation in the city at this time of the year.

Like any modern city, there are a wide variety of options available to travellers, whether you’re backpacking on a budget or wanting to sample the city’s high-end establishments. Sao Paulo's bohemian district, Vila Madelena, is a great place to enjoy craft ale bars, cafés and street food for less. Check museum websites for entry details too – some operate free admission for visitors on certain days of the week, such as the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo.

Don’t forget to pay a visit to the city’s famous food markets. The most popular is the Municipal Market of Sao Paulo, known locally as ‘The Big Market’. It operates seven days a week with 300 stalls selling fresh produce and street food, making it a great way to save on the cost of eating out.

Guarulhos International Airport is located 25km from Sao Paulo’s city centre. You’ll need to take a bus to the nearest metro station, Tiete, if you want to take the train into town. Otherwise, you can take a taxi directly from the airport, with the journey taking around 35 minutes.

Sao Paulo’s metro system is the largest urban rail network in South America and offers the best way to move around the city, serving many of the top attractions. You can also take advantage of the bike-sharing system that operates across Sao Paulo, Bike Sampa, with passes available for single trips and longer, three-day travel cards. Taxi services offer a quick and easy way to hop around in the evening.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Sao Paulo’s surrounding area has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

The Samba scene isn’t so much Sao Paulo’s style. Instead, the city is much prouder of the diversity of its exciting cultural offering. As Brazil is only four hours behind the UK, Sao Paulo is a great start to enjoying all the excitement of a trip to South America. Of course, nightlife is still a big part of what brings people here, so head to the city centre districts of Moema Itaim and Vila Olimpia for upmarket restaurants, bars, clubs and clubs. More local places to eat and drink can be found in Pinheiros and Vila Madalena.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Brazil. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to on our visa information page.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.   

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