Travelling from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Jump on a direct Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 30 minutes.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Choose from 5 direct services every week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). This is the most popular route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 6pm departure from GRU to BCN.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Sao Paulo to BCN. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
You can lock in a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport with LATAM Airlines. This leading airline offers services from GRU.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with LATAM Airlines from GRU to BCN.
LATAM Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. An impressive 87.1% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BCN with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and BCN include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Sao Paulo to BCN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight:
Flights departing from VCP land at their destination within the expected time frame 75.02% of the time.
About Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BCN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the centre of Barcelona is around 13 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is ₹ 31,736. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 53,961. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BCN by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). July is when most people visit Barcelona. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to BCN flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 14ºC.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Sagrada Familia, Vinalium Sagrada Familia and Placa de la Sagrada Familia are top sights which should be on any good Barcelona itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel around 241 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza España to Plaza del Pilar and La Seo del Salvador, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south of Barcelona, Ibiza is another essential stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Platja d'en Bossa, Blue Ocean Ibiza and Playa de Ses Salines.
