Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is 11 hours behind Hong Kong, where Hong Kong International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from HKG to Sao Paulo.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from HKG to Sao Paulo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You'll need an embassy visa for Brazil if you hold a passport from China and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
HKG is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 44 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near HKG? If you're catching an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sao Paulo
$1,284 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo. Return flights start from $2,041. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HKG to Sao Paulo. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes about 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Book a hotel near GRU if you're catching a late flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Once your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
The journey will take approximately 34 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from HKG to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the busiest month to travel to Sao Paulo. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from HKG to Sao Paulo sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Sao Paulo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue are must-do's during your Sao Paulo adventure.
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