Travelling from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf: what you need to know
Sao Paulo has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
When landing in Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Weeze Airport (NRN) are the primary gateways.
Dusseldorf is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 80 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Viracopos Airport the day before your flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf:
75.02% of flights leaving Viracopos Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to central Dusseldorf takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 6 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DUS:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Dusseldorf International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or Enterprise and explore beyond Dusseldorf's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Dusseldorf International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
After your flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Dusseldorf is roughly 64 kilometres from Weeze Airport (NRN).
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near NRN. Settle in and get cosy after your Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf flight at any of these well-located options:
Enterprise, Sixt and Alamo make picking up a Weeze Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from NRN one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dusseldorf
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf. June is the most popular month to travel to Dusseldorf. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
Book a Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dusseldorf to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 7ºC.
More about Dusseldorf
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dusseldorf right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Dusseldorf:
Rhine Tower and Konigsallee are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Dusseldorf itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to K21, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Explore more of Germany
Dusseldorf has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres east of Dusseldorf, a visit to Berlin will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Dusseldorf, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.