São Paulo to Lisbon (GRU–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GRU–LIS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, LATAM Airlines and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 4,931 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal | 19 | 339 | 9h55-10h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 14 | 773 | 9h40 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 7 | 339 | 9h55 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 339 | 9h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from São Paulo
| Metric | GRU→LIS | VCP→LIS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRU | – | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 47 | 19 |
| Flight time | 9h 40m | 9h 24m |
Travel Essentials
GRU: -03 · LIS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in São Paulo, it's 9:00 PM in Lisbon.
Brazilian passport holders enter Portugal 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. Portugal shares strong historic ties with Brazil but applies standard Schengen entry rules.
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.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
GRU–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GRU to LIS
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Etihad Airways, LATAM Airlines and TAP Air Portugal. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GRU to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GRU to LIS ranges from 9 hours 40 minutes to 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,931 miles (7,935 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via ZRH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Campinas (VCP).