Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol takes an average of 11 hours 33 minutes. The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which makes it 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Each week, there are 10 flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 10:55 KLM flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from GRU to AMS is 21:45 with KLM.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Amsterdam (and exploring more of Netherlands!) is a breeze with KLM. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and AMS are:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Netherlands, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from GRU to AMS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 360 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 675 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 4 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GRU to AMS.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRU:
Arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
If you have a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near AMS:
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam takes about 23 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The quietest month for a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 24ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GRU to AMS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amsterdam
Once you've booked your flights from GRU to AMS, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Amsterdam. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Amsterdam to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Rijksmuseum.
Complete your Amsterdam trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Amsterdam escape.
