Flying from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's major terminals.
11 hours 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Milan. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo.
Choose from 7 direct services each week between Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). This is the most popular route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 12pm departure from MXP to GRU.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Milan to GRU.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline operates services from MXP.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MXP and GRU is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to GRU. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Orio al Serio International Airport and GRU:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to GRU flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a flight ticket from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and GRU are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey time to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Sao Paulo's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
The centre of Sao Paulo is roughly 21 kilometres from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is ر.ق. 1,251. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,109. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to GRU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
May is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Sao Paulo based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Milan to GRU flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC and 25ºC.
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 Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are must-do's during your Sao Paulo adventure.
Explore more of Brazil
Ribeirao Preto is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be explored once you've seen Sao Paulo. Around 290 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Japanese Garden, Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Cristo Redentor, Parque Das Oliveiras.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Brazil, consider Piracicaba, about 145 kilometres north-west of Sao Paulo. Igreja Senhor Bom Jesus do Monte, Trees Park and Observatorio Astronomico Municipal are the start of reasons to visit.
