Travelling from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) leaving from here.
Jump on a direct Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 15 minutes.
Milan is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 7 direct services each week between Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). This is the busiest route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 6pm departure from GRU to MXP.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to MXP won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) leave from this terminal.
When taking off from GRU, you can catch a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport with LATAM Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between GRU and MXP is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is LATAM Airlines.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MXP departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
71% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to MXP flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
75% of all departures from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
The journey to VCP from central Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reserve a hotel close to MXP if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. It takes around 50 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, $539 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $994. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MXP.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Find a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Plan your visit to Milan in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Sao Paulo to MXP plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Milan right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Milan Malpensa Airport:
Leonardo's Last Supper Museum and Milan Cathedral are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Milan must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Milan will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. About 105 kilometres southwest of Milan, a trip to Turin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Italy, consider Genoa, about 137 kilometres south of Milan. Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova are among the biggest draws.