São Paulo to Bologna (GRU–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIS Lisbon 13h 30m ADEKEY ADFRS4 Lisbon (LIS) to Bologna flights
MAD Madrid 13h 30m AYBACA FRIBLA Madrid (MAD) to Bologna flights
CMN Casablanca 13h 35m G3 3OAT Casablanca (CMN) to Bologna flights
FCO Rome 13h 40m AZETEY ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Bologna flights
OPO Porto 13h 55m ADTP FR Porto (OPO) to Bologna flights
ZRH Zurich 14h 13m LXSQWY AZLX Zurich (ZRH) to Bologna flights
LHR London 14h 20m AYBAIB BAJLQR London (LHR) to Bologna flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 35m AFAYCX AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bologna flights
MUC Munich 14h 40m LH AZENLO Munich (MUC) to Bologna flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 55m AILALH AZENLG Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bologna flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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São Paulo to Bologna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between GRU and BLQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GRU to BLQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,401
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Bologna is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.
GRU: -03 · BLQ: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 11:00 PM in Bologna.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Italy and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day allowance is shared across all 29 Schengen states.

Getting to GRU

CPTM Line 13-Jade commuter train runs from Luz station (central São Paulo) to the airport terminal in 33 minutes (R$4.40 integrated fare with metro). Trains run every 30 minutes from around 5am to midnight. This route is significantly cheaper than driving, as the Dutra highway (BR-116) suffers chronic congestion.Taxis from Paulista Avenue or Consolação cost R$90–150 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hails (99 or Uber) are widely used and typically R$70–120. Executive bus services (Guarucoop, Lira) run from Tietê terminal and Paulista (R$52–62). Traffic on the Dutra highway peaks heavily in afternoon and evening hours.

GRU–BLQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the São Paulo to Bologna route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GRU
IATA / ICAOGRU / SBGR
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr43.6M
Elevation2,461 ft / 750 m
Destination: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRU to BLQ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Mohammed V.
Bologna is 5 hours ahead of São Paulo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Mohammed V. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.