Travelling from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): What you need to know
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Milan's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) jetting off from here.
12 hours is the average journey 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.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. Get from MXP to GRU on LATAM Airlines's 12pm flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Milan to GRU.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Go straight to your destination from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Nonstop flights from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with LATAM Airlines. This top carrier operates services from MXP.
The top choice among passengers flying between MXP and GRU is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 73.33% of its services landing on time.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Milan to GRU with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MXP and GRU include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Milan Bergamo Airport:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Milan Bergamo Airport the day before your Milan to GRU flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Book a plane ticket from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LIN and GRU include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
LIN has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 84%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on track and land as expected.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Central Sao Paulo is around 26 kilometres from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,274 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,296. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Milan to GRU, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Milan to GRU couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Sao Paulo. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Milan to GRU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search 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, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are must-visits when exploring Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Sao Paulo, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Journey around 290 kilometres northwest to Ribeirao Preto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Japanese Garden to Basílica de Santo Antônio de Pádua and Museu do Café, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Piracicaba is another sought-after destination in Brazil and is around 145 kilometres northwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without visiting Observatorio Astronomico Municipal, Historic Park Quilombo Corumbataí and Martha Watts Cultural Centre.
