Amsterdam to São Paulo (AMS–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–GRU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KLM and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 6,074 miles in approximately 11h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: G3, SK | 7 | 77W | 11h50 | – | SkyTeam | G3, SK |
| LA LATAM Chile | 6 | 789 | 12h14 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→GRU | LGG→GRU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 3 |
| Flight time | 11h 50m | 11h 50m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
Dutch passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
CPTM Line 13-Jade to Luz station (central São Paulo) takes 33 minutes (R$4.40). Transfers at Luz connect to metro Lines 1, 3, and 4 for broader coverage. Airport trains run every 30 minutes; check the last departure time if arriving late. Executive buses to Tietê terminal and Paulista run frequently (R$52–62, 45–75 min).Taxis use a fixed airport tariff (zona aeroportuária); central São Paulo costs R$120–200. Uber and 99 are widely used and typically cheaper. São Paulo's traffic is notoriously heavy on the Dutra; road times can double during peak hours. GRU has two terminal buildings (T1/T2/T3 domestic and T3 international); confirm your terminal before heading to check-in.
Humid subtropical climate at 750m altitude. São Paulo is perched on a plateau, which moderates temperatures compared to coastal Brazil. Summers (December–March) are warm and extremely wet. Heavy thunderstorms develop almost daily in the afternoon, regularly causing ground holds at GRU. Flooding in the city can cut road access to the airport even when the runway is clear.
Winters (June–August) are mild and dry (10–20°C) with low humidity. This is the most flight-stable season. Fog occurs occasionally on winter mornings. Temperatures rarely exceed 32°C or drop below 8°C. The rainy season aligns with Southern Hemisphere summer, the opposite of Northern Hemisphere intuition.
AMS–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to GRU
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from KLM and LATAM Chile. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to GRU ranges from 11 hours 50 minutes to 12 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,074 miles (9,774 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via PLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).