Flying from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the two main airports in Rome.
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 7 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is 4 hours behind Rome. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), with 26 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to GRU is the 09:40 ITA Airways option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:30 with ITA Airways.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to GRU.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with LATAM Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Rome to GRU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
From the centre of Rome, FCO is approximately 32 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) operates nonstop flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
From CIA, direct flights from Rome to GRU are offered by ITA Airways.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 42 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to GRU? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
$591 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Return flights start from $944. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score flight tickets from Rome to GRU.
To score the best price on your tickets from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sao Paulo in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Rome to GRU in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are a couple of big attractions to put on your Sao Paulo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Paulista Avenue.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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