Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Viracopos Airport (VCP): what you need to know
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Amsterdam and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your AMS to VCP flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
376 € is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Viracopos Airport flight. A return flight starts at 717 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMS to VCP, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Viracopos Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that depart Amsterdam Airport Schiphol touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Viracopos Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Viracopos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VCP instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Sao Paulo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Viracopos Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Viracopos Airport (VCP) to central Sao Paulo
Viracopos Airport is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving there takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Viracopos Airport (VCP)
April is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Viracopos Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sao Paulo in February.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Viracopos Airport for February if you'd like to explore Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to VCP sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you want to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are key highlights.
