Zaventem to São Paulo (BRU–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BRU–GRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Chile leads the route. The flight covers 5,997 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile | 3 | 789 | 12h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→GRU | LGG→GRU | AMS→GRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 46 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 4 | 27 |
| Flight time | 12h | 11h 50m | 11h 38m |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CEST · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 1:00 PM in São Paulo.
The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.
Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.
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.
BRU–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to GRU
Brussels Airport (BRU) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Chile. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BRU to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to GRU is about 12 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,997 miles (9,651 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).