Travelling from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Bologna, where Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your BLQ to Sao Paulo flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BLQ to Sao Paulo with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Bologna to BLQ takes around 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near BLQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BLQ make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Sao Paulo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo flight is R 5,662. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,971. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BLQ to Sao Paulo. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo ticket.
There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an extra saving on cheap flights from BLQ to Sao Paulo.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The distance from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from BLQ to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Central Sao Paulo is around 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 50 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near CGH. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your BLQ to Sao Paulo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down. Central Sao Paulo is about 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport can get you there in around 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel near VCP. Settle in at one of these options after your BLQ to Sao Paulo flight:
If you're searching for a specific type of vehicle, book your ride from VCP around four weeks ahead of your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month for a trip to Sao Paulo. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
Before locking in your Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Sao Paulo, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to Sao Paulo in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sao Paulo right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Sao Paulo:
Avenida Paulista and Ibirapuera Park are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Sao Paulo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres northeast of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. No trip is complete without visiting Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.