Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is three hours behind Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to make your EDI to Sao Paulo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from EDI to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
EDI is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
67.94% of flights that leave from Edinburgh Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sao Paulo
C$523 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A return flight ticket right now is C$1,077. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from EDI to Sao Paulo. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for an Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo ticket.
You don't need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from EDI to Sao Paulo.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
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 grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near GRU if you have a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from EDI to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 35 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your EDI to Sao Paulo flight:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and be off and running.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at CGH will help you stay within budget.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Viracopos Airport (VCP) is about 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share after your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo.
The journey takes around 3 hours 25 minutes if you use public transport.
Book a hotel near VCP and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you're coming in on a late EDI to Sao Paulo flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options put comfort right within reach:
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 looking for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from VCP around four weeks before your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you prefer, along with a better deal.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Visit Sao Paulo during high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before locking in your Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to Sao Paulo in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Sao Paulo
Once you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Ibirapuera Park and Sao Paulo Museum of Art are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Sao Paulo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Avenida Paulista.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Journey around 499 kilometres north-east to Belo Horizonte to tick off its top attractions. From Abilio Barreto Historical Museum to Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Curitiba is another well-known 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.
