São Paulo to Edinburgh (GRU–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between GRU and EDI, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 10:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Brazilian passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained online before travel. The ETA costs GBP 10, is valid for 2 years with multiple entries, and is linked to the passport digitally. Airlines check ETA status at boarding and will deny check-in without one.
CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.
GRU–EDI Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.