Traveling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is 11 hours 22 minutes. Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport start at 09:40 — the first with ITA Airways. The last flight of the day is the 22:30 service with ITA Airways. In total, there are 24 weekly services between GRU and FCO.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
ITA Airways has direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to discover the sights in Rome — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between GRU and FCO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Italy, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from GRU to FCO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is C$555. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$945. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flight tickets from GRU to FCO, reserve your trip 2 months before the departure date.
October is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your journey? Stay near GRU. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near FCO:
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the center of Rome. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 51 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Rome in February.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from GRU to FCO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from GRU to FCO, explore our range of hotel options including:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Rome itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
There's more than one way to get to Rome. Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is another choice. Look into the prices and departure times from this international airport.
Complete your Rome trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Rome.