Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is 4 hours behind Geneva, where Geneve Airport is located. Sao Paulo operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from GVA to Sao Paulo.
During popular months like 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 travelling during peak periods in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from GVA to Sao Paulo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can enter Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Switzerland. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
GVA is about 10 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Have an early flight from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GVA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Sao Paulo
R 6,052 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo. A return flight starts at R 11,653. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from GVA to Sao Paulo, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from GVA to Sao Paulo every day.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo.
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 car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to GRU if you're taking a late flight from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 34 minutes.
After your flight from GVA to Sao Paulo, settle in at a hotel near CGH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Sao Paulo, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from GVA to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Geneve Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are popular attractions which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
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