São Paulo to Rome (GRU–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 5,862 miles in approximately 11h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: ET, EY, JU, LH, OS, SV | 14 | 339 | 11h35 | – | SkyTeam | ET, EY, JU, LH, OS, SV |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: MU | 7 | 773 | 11h25 | – | – | MU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 11:00 PM in Rome.
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.
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.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
GRU–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to FCO
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and LATAM Chile. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to FCO is about 11 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,862 miles (9,433 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.