Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo.
Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Sao Paulo is four hours behind Milan.
The most popular route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). There are seven services every week between these two airports. LATAM Airlines offers a 12:00 departure between MXP and GRU.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MXP to Sao Paulo flight.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Direct Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo tickets are available for booking. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is where you'll be touching down.
Take to the skies with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline operates direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from MXP to Sao Paulo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near MXP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
68.23% of flights that leave from Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Sao Paulo
R 6,271 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 10,069. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from MXP to Sao Paulo, reserve your trip one month before your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to the centre of Sao Paulo takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Book a hotel close to GRU if you have a late flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from MXP to Sao Paulo can help you get the lowest rate.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
After your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Sao Paulo is roughly 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Public transport will get you there in about 35 minutes.
Following your MXP to Sao Paulo flight, kick back at a hotel near CGH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and set off in the blink of an eye.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo has landed. Central Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos Airport (VCP) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near VCP and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you're coming in on a late MXP to Sao Paulo flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these accommodation options offer convenience when you need it most:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey with a Viracopos Airport rental car. Foco, Localiza and Movida make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your vehicle from VCP four weeks before your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo to access the best rates.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
Plan your trip to Sao Paulo during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo flight ticket with a departure in February to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to Sao Paulo in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Sao Paulo
After booking your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Sao Paulo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sao Paulo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Ibirapuera Park, Sao Paulo Museum of Art and Avenida Paulista are top attractions which should be on any good Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north-east of Sao Paulo, a trip to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
