Flying from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS). Explore the options for taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH), the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport flight is 2 hours.
Ilheus's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo. Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport is located in Ilheus.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Gol at 3:50pm. Opt for the first GRU to IOS departure operated by LATAM Airlines at 5:25am if you'd rather not wait around.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to IOS.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Get to your destination in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) can be booked from here.
When taking off from GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport with LATAM Airlines.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with LATAM Airlines from GRU to IOS.
With 79.59% of its services arriving as planned, LATAM Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
71% of flights leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport reach their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Catching a flight out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)? Direct Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
When leaving from CGH, you can pick from a range of airlines that have direct flights from Sao Paulo to IOS. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these:
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most popular choice for travellers flying from CGH to IOS.
Azul Airlines is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport.
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to IOS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport departing from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP).
Get on board with Azul. It offers direct Sao Paulo to IOS plane tickets from VCP.
Azul Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from VCP to IOS.
With 77.78% of services arriving as scheduled, Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
From the centre of Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near IOS instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport flight.
Getting from Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) to central Ilheus
Central Ilheus is around 6 kilometres from Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
ج.م. 4,536 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 6,750. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to IOS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (IOS). Plan your visit to Ilheus in December for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Sao Paulo to IOS plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ilheus to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ilheus
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ilheus right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport:
Praia do Norte and Praia Do São Miguel are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Ilheus must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Museu Do Cacau / Cacao Museum.
Explore more of Brazil
Ilheus has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you should also see. Around 225 kilometres north of Ilheus, a visit to Salvador will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Pelourinho, Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
Camaçari is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres north of Ilheus. No trip is complete without experiencing Lagoinha Camaçari, Recanto do Por do Sol and Ilê axeè egun aládê.
