Flights from Sao Paulo Airport (GRU) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Flying from Aeroporto Internacional Guarulhos to Istanbul Airport is relatively easy as there are 6 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Thai Airways, RwandAir, AirSERBIA, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines. When travelling from Aeroporto Internacional Guarulhos you will cover about 6,561 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 13 Hours 13 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Istanbul Airport Turkey can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Aeroporto Internacional Guarulhos, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Aeroporto Internacional Guarulhos (GRU) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines222222204:0523:00VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines111111104:0522:45VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir111111104:0522:45VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways111111017:3523:00VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir111111017:3523:00VIEW FLIGHTS
AirSERBIA111111017:3523:00VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK16 and TK194 with times between 04:05 and 23:00.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
04:05
AirlineFlight  No
Singapore AirlinesSQ6326
22:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9364
Turkish AirlinesTK16
23:00
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9203
AirSERBIAJU8289
Turkish AirlinesTK194
RwandAirWB1342
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Tuesday
04:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK16
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9203
AirSERBIAJU8289
Turkish AirlinesTK194
RwandAirWB1342
22:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9364
Singapore AirlinesSQ6326
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Wednesday
04:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK16
22:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9364
Singapore AirlinesSQ6326
23:00
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9203
AirSERBIAJU8289
Turkish AirlinesTK194
RwandAirWB1342
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Thursday
04:05
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9364
Singapore AirlinesSQ6326
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9203
AirSERBIAJU8289
RwandAirWB1342
22:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK16
23:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK194
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Friday
04:05
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9364
Singapore AirlinesSQ6326
Turkish AirlinesTK16
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9203
AirSERBIAJU8289
Turkish AirlinesTK194
RwandAirWB1342
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Saturday
22:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9364
Singapore AirlinesSQ6326
Turkish AirlinesTK16
23:00
AirlineFlight  No
Thai AirwaysTG9203
AirSERBIAJU8289
Turkish AirlinesTK194
RwandAirWB1342
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Sunday
04:05
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9364
Singapore AirlinesSQ6326
Turkish AirlinesTK16
17:35
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK194
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A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Sao Paulo (GRU) to Istanbul (IST)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST is £789.61 ($1000 €917.90)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST is £918.32 ($1163 €1067.52)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest flight one way from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST is £544.04 ($689 €632.43)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest return flight from Sao Paulo GRU to Istanbul IST is £778.56 ($986 €905.05)
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Flight Info FAQ - Sao Paulo (GRU) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Istanbul (IST): AirSERBIA, EgyptAir, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul?
The flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul is 10,558KM or 6,561 miles.
How long does the flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Sao Paulo to Istanbul takes 13 Hours 13 Minutes.

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