Traveling from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Sao Paulo. Explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when planning your flight from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to MUC won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Sao Paulo to MUC leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
From the center of Sao Paulo, GRU is around 26 kilometers away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Need a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Viracopos Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
VCP is around 97 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 1 hour and 16 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to MUC, chill out in one of these hotels close to Viracopos Airport:
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Consider booking a hotel close to MUC if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from the center of Munich. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from $399 or travel return from just $711. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
We recommend booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to MUC. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and travel dates.
Finding cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Munich. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Munich. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo to MUC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
More about Munich
After locking in your flight from Sao Paulo to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Munich:
Marienplatz and Deutsches Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Munich itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to BMW Museum.
Complete your Munich trip with a car rental
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