Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki five hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to HEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between GRU and HEL:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
C$604 is the best price for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,012. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRU to HEL, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 75.54% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near GRU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HEL if you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to HEL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
You've seen Helsinki, now it's time to discover other parts of Finland. Journey around 16 kilometres west to Espoo to tick off its leading attractions. From Kannusilta riverside walk to Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tampere is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without dropping by Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.