Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, making Bologna four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Your GRU to BLQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GRU and BLQ:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Right now, ₹ 33,416 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 56,649. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRU to BLQ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GRU to BLQ.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GRU:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're landing on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BLQ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 to explore Bologna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the centre of Bologna has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bologna. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to BLQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No journey is complete without dropping by Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
