Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is ten hours behind Phuket, where Phuket International Airport is located. Sao Paulo observes the UTC-3 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HKT to Sao Paulo flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from HKT to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Phuket to HKT takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to Phuket International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sao Paulo
₹ 93,590 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. Return plane tickets start at ₹ 140,643. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from HKT to Sao Paulo, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo ticket.
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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. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from HKT to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) is around 10 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 50 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near CGH. Settle in and get cosy after your HKT to Sao Paulo flight at one of these well-located options:
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at CGH can land you a better rate.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel close to VCP. Check in to one of these stays after your HKT to Sao Paulo flight:
About four weeks before your flight from Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your ride from VCP. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Sao Paulo in December.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 29ºC. Book your Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from HKT to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Phuket International Airport to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Avenida Paulista and Ibirapuera Park are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without seeing Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
