Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is five hours behind Helsinki, where Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located. Sao Paulo observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your HEL to Sao Paulo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from HEL to Sao Paulo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Helsinki to HEL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
60.23% of flights leaving from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Sao Paulo
₹ 39,718 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 67,733. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from HEL to Sao Paulo, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo ticket.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HEL to Sao Paulo by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from HEL to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your HEL to Sao Paulo flight:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH will help you save.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is about 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab after your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo.
The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Book a hotel close to VCP and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you're arriving on a late HEL to Sao Paulo flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options bring comfort closer to you:
Start your journey without worrying about how to get to where you're going with a Viracopos Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable names here like Foco, Localiza and Movida.
If you're looking for a specific type of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks ahead of your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you want, along with a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel rates are often higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Sao Paulo in low season for a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC and 25ºC.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Curitiba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
