Traveling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Sao Paulo is 5 hours behind Tel Aviv, where Ben Gurion International Airport is located. Sao Paulo operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from TLV to Sao Paulo, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
You don't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from Israel and are traveling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before booking your cheap tickets from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
The journey from central Tel Aviv to TLV takes about 43 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometers in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to TLV:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Sao Paulo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo is $398. The cheapest price for a return flight is $653. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from TLV to Sao Paulo, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the center of Sao Paulo takes around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometers away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 22 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Central Sao Paulo is about 10 kilometers from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 17 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 34 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from TLV to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo. To escape the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from TLV to Sao Paulo around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
After locking in your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Paulista Avenue.
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