Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 11 hours 20 minutes.
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. The 14:15 departure with ITA Airways is the earliest flight you can take. ITA Airways operates the last service of the day at 20:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
ITA Airways is your ticket to exploring Rome (and perhaps some other great corners of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with ITA Airways on this route.
ITA Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for GRU to FCO flights, with 89.81% of its services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRU and FCO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, $657 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,122. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRU to FCO, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of all flights departing 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 you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near GRU:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Grab a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Rome in January.
When booking your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to FCO in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its leading sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another side of Italy, head for Naples, about 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples are key reasons to visit.