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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $296 round-trip via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared to $1,310 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and GOL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

One-stop flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 11% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,091 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,275: a $184 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 6 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and morning flights for 1%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 am and lands at 3:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 8:19 am.

The flight takes about 12h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $1,220. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 12h 39m, covering 6,556 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 16h 38m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 17h 38m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Istanbul Airport is 6 hours ahead of Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Brasilia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $991 to $1,328, with an average of $1,220 over the past 12 months. Anything below $991 counts as a good deal.