Flying from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Sao Paulo. Explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when planning your flight from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR).
The timezone in Florence is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Firenze-Peretola Airport is located in Florence.
To ensure you get on your flight from Sao Paulo to FLR, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to FLR. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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 by public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can arrive at CGH from the centre of Sao Paulo in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to FLR flight:
73.8% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport arrive according to schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 3 hours 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At VCP, that figure is 75.02%.
About Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FLR instead:
Pick up a Firenze-Peretola Airport rental car and explore Florence and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport flight.
Getting from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to central Florence
Central Florence is around 6 kilometres from Firenze-Peretola Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Right now, ₹ 47,577 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 67,279. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to FLR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Florence. July is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Sao Paulo to FLR flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Florence, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Florence
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Firenze-Peretola Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Florence:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery are popular attractions which should feature on any good Florence itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Florence. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Visiting the Pope at St. Peter's Basilica Church, St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Florence, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
