Traveling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Bologna.
Your BLQ to GRU flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLQ and GRU:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
At the moment, $384 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $624. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to GRU if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BLQ to GRU.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights leaving from Guglielmo Marconi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Pick up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and discover Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from the center of Sao Paulo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in April.
When reserving your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometers north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometers south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another favorite stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.