Flying from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when reserving your flight from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
Bologna is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to BLQ.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to BLQ departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to BLQ flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.8%.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Viracopos Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to BLQ if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 to explore Bologna and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Central Bologna is around 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
$895 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. A return flight starts from $1,153. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to BLQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). June is the most popular month to visit Bologna. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Sao Paulo to BLQ flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Bologna when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Piazza Maggiore followed by Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bologna, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.