Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is selling cheap tickets to São Paulo from Athens. Prices start at only €559, including 2 pieces of checked luggage. You’d be flying to Brazil during the European winter, i.e. the South American summer.
Our calendar displays the cheapest available dates for trips of up to 28 days in green. You can either be redirected to Skyscanner (cheapest price) or Turkish Airlines’ booking site (~€15 more expensive):
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After a short flight to Istanbul, you’ll board an Airbus A350-900, which takes 12:30 hours to reach Sao Paulo. The flight back is slightly shorter. The economy class seats are aligned in a 3-3-3 formation.
Most Europeans do not need a visa to enter Brazil, as long as they don’t stay for more than 90 days within a 180-day period. You merely need to have an empty page in your passport.
Search & Book
You can use Google Flights to find all available dates, or our own calendar above. The availability is highest between January and March. You can get the cheapest prices on Skyscanner, though it may be wise to spend €15 more to book them directly on Turkish Airlines’ website.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
The tickets are issued in booking class U, meaning that you can expect to get 3,780 miles on Turkish Airlines’ own frequent flyer program, Miles&Smiles. No other program will give you any miles for these tickets.
Destination
Information & Tips for São Paulo
São Paulo is Brazil’s largest city, known for its vibrant cultural scene, including the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), Ibirapuera Park, and the historic downtown area. The currency is the Brazilian real (BRL), and credit cards are widely accepted. The price level can be high, especially in tourist areas, but there are budget-friendly options for food and accommodation. The weather is tropical, with warm, humid summers and mild winters. The best time to visit is typically during the dry season, from May to September, when temperatures are more moderate.
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Cover Picture: Ponte Estaida, São Paulo | Photo by Raphael Nogueira on Unsplash