Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is 4 hours behind Bologna, where Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from BLQ to Sao Paulo. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from BLQ to Sao Paulo that includes a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from Italy and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Travelling from central Bologna to BLQ takes around 32 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BLQ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sao Paulo
$542 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $892. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLQ to Sao Paulo, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 32 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near GRU:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 17 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is approximately 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
The journey will take approximately 34 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CGH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from BLQ to Sao Paulo:
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
July is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo. To avoid the crowds, visit Sao Paulo in May when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 28ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from BLQ to Sao Paulo 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. Once you've booked your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Ibirapuera Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Sao Paulo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Paulista Avenue.
Complete your Sao Paulo trip with a car rental
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