Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GRU to BRU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GRU and BRU:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport flight is Rs106,327. A return fare is currently Rs200,618. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GRU to BRU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GRU to BRU.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
If you're getting in on a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brussels Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar to explore Brussels and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Brussels in January.
When booking your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Brussels Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GRU to BRU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be discovered once you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Belgium, consider Liege, about 88 kilometres east of Brussels. Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren are highlights.