Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Kuala Lumpur. Check out your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is 11 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Kuala Lumpur to GRU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to GRU leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
58.65% of flights that leave from Kuala Lumpur International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can reach SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Kuala Lumpur to GRU flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 67.97%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Make yourself comfy at 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 set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
ر.ق. 2,459 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Return flights start from ر.ق. 4,677. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to GRU. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). July is when most people visit Sao Paulo. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Kuala Lumpur to GRU flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Avenida Paulista and Ibirapuera Park are a couple of top attractions to add to your Sao Paulo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo, a visit to Ribeirao Preto will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
Piracicaba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without seeing Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal.
