Flying from Tehran to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Tehran. Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo departing from here.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's major gateways.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is six hours 30 minutes behind Tehran.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Tehran to Sao Paulo flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Sao Paulo
To pick up cheap Tehran to Sao Paulo flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Tehran to Sao Paulo is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and pick up a great deal.
There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Tehran to Sao Paulo.
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Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Tehran to Sao Paulo flights leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
IKA is around 40 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo? Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are close to Imam Khomeini International Airport. They're a particularly great choice if you're jetting out early.
69.19% of flights that depart Imam Khomeini International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Arriving in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is approximately 21 kilometers. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to GRU if you're coming in on a late flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your Tehran to Sao Paulo flight.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 8 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 35 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to VCP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo and go straight to your hotel or jump right into exploring. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 80 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, the journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Start your journey without stressing over how to get to where you're going with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with reliable names here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo for the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Tehran to Sao Paulo ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sao Paulo to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tehran to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favourite stop in Brazil. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
