Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Sao Paulo

March provides lower fares for this long haul journey so booking early in spring can save money on your ticket. Travel prices tend to rise during the northern winter holidays and again in August when demand peaks across Europe. Flying mid-week rather than over a weekend usually provides better availability on connecting flights.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France typically offer single-ticket connections through Amsterdam and Paris respectively. British Airways provides another reliable option using its hub network while LATAM Airlines operates flights from South America. Budget carriers like Easyjet and Vueling Airlines may appear on separate segments or require self-transfer arrangements. Smaller operators such as Luxair and Scandinavian Airlines fill out the schedule with regional links.

Reaching the city centre depends heavily on which of the three Sao Paulo airports your flight lands at. Guarulhos International is located further out and requires a longer transfer time into downtown areas. Congonhas sits closer to the business district but handles most domestic traffic so lines can be busy during peak hours. Viracopos serves Campinas in the interior though some international routes use it as well.

Currency

BRL (R$)

Power sockets

Type C, N · 127 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

188, 190, 192

Driving side

right

Calling code

+55

Internet domain

.br

Population of Sao Paulo

11.5 M (2022)

Time zone

UTC-03 (America/Sao_Paulo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check if baggage is included when booking with low-cost carriers such as Easyjet or Vueling Airlines
• Verify the destination terminal listed on your booking before arranging transport
• Confirm customs procedures if you hold separate tickets for each leg of the journey across Europe and Brazil
• Review visa requirements and passport validity dates for entry into Brazil well before departure day
• Aim to land outside rush hours at Guarulhos or Congonhas to reduce stress after a long flight