Lisbon to São Paulo (LIS–GRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LIS–GRU is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, LATAM Airlines and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 4,931 miles in approximately 10h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal | 19 | 339 | 10h01-10h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 14 | 773 | 10h05-10h15 | – | – | – |
| AD Azul | 12 | 339 | 10h25 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 339 | 10h25 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 5 | 339 | 10h15 | – | – | – |
| QR Qatar Airways | 2 | 773, 789 | 10h05-10h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach São Paulo from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→GRU | OPO→GRU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 4 |
| Flight time | 10h 1m | 10h 24m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WET · GRU: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 3:00 PM in São Paulo.
Portuguese passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days (180 days total per year). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Guarulhos (GRU), Galeao (GIG), or any Brazilian airport, you receive a stamp. Portugal and Brazil share a special bilateral relationship under the Treaty of Friendship, which also lets Portuguese citizens apply for permanent residency and equal rights (Estatuto de Igualdade) without a visa.
The shared language (with accent and vocabulary differences) makes Brazil the most accessible long-haul destination for Portuguese travelers. To extend your stay beyond 90 days, visit a Policia Federal office at least 15 days before your initial 90 days expire. The extension fee is BRL 200 (about EUR 35). Overstaying triggers a fine of BRL 100 per day (up to BRL 10,000) payable at departure.
Direct flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos run about 9 hours 30 minutes on TAP and LATAM. TAP also flies direct from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro (10 hours), Belo Horizonte, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza, Salvador, and Brasilia. Porto has seasonal direct service to Brazil. Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), trading at roughly 5.70 BRL per EUR 1. ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Itau) dispense reais. Card payments work in cities. No mandatory vaccinations for entry, but yellow fever vaccination is required for visiting the Amazon region, Pantanal, or Mato Grosso.
Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.
Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.
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.
LIS–GRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIS to GRU
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Emirates, Etihad Airways, LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways and TAP Air Portugal. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LIS to GRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIS to GRU ranges from 10 hours 1 minutes to 10 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,931 miles (7,935 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Porto (OPO).