São Paulo to Frankfurt am Main (GRU–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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GRU–FRA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, LATAM Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 6,088 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 7 | 74H | 11h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 7 | 773 | 11h55 | – | – | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 74H | 11h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 10:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Brazilian passport holders enter Germany 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 and issued within the last 10 years.
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.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
GRU–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to FRA
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, LATAM Airlines and Lufthansa. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
GRU to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to FRA ranges from 11 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,088 miles (9,796 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via UIO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.