Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
10 hours 24 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Barcelona is 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 4 flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 12:15 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from GRU to BCN is 18:05 with LATAM Airlines.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GRU and BCN include:
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Spain, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from GRU to BCN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
312 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Return flights start at 568 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from GRU to BCN by booking at least 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from GRU to BCN. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport takes about 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.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRU:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're on a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 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 BCN:
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 24 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 33 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Barcelona in February.
When reserving your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to BCN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Barcelona
Start your Barcelona trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from GRU to BCN, check out our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and La Rambla de Canaletes are top attractions which should be on any good Barcelona itinerary.
Complete your Barcelona trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, browse our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Barcelona stay.