Travelling from Maraba Airport (MAB) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Maraba (the location of Maraba Airport).
For a relaxed start to your MAB to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The journey from central Maraba to MAB takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 97 kilometres in 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel close to MAB? If you've booked an early flight from Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Maraba Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.56% of flights that take off from MAB arrive at their destination as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Maraba Airport (MAB) to Sao Paulo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo flight is ₹ 6,887. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 14,674. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from MAB to Sao Paulo if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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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 central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and find adventure across Sao Paulo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from MAB to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is around 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
Following your MAB to Sao Paulo flight, settle in at a hotel close to CGH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going 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.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH will save you money.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Hop off your flight from Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo and make your way to your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is around 3 hours 25 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, choose a hotel close to VCP. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your MAB to Sao Paulo flight:
Take control of the next part of your journey by picking up a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida make getting on the road effortless.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Visit Sao Paulo in peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from MAB to Sao Paulo in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Maraba Airport to Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Sao Paulo Museum of Art are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of 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 well-known destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.