São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

Guarulhos airport is about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of downtown São Paulo. Uber gives an average trip of about 46 minutes to central São Paulo, but rush-hour traffic on the highways into the city can make the trip much longer. The train and people mover avoid road traffic but require a change for most central areas.

No. GRU is in the neighboring city of Guarulhos, in the Cumbica district, which is why it is also called Cumbica airport. It is part of greater São Paulo and serves as the city's main international airport, while Congonhas Airport, inside São Paulo itself, handles domestic flights only.

GRU has three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 is the smallest and handles domestic flights only. Terminal 2 is the largest, with most domestic flights and some international ones. Terminal 3 handles international flights only. Terminals 2 and 3 are connected on foot, while Terminal 1 stands apart and is reached by people mover or shuttle bus.

Azul domestic flights use Terminal 1. GOL and LATAM domestic flights use Terminal 2, along with international flights from airlines such as Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca, Ethiopian and Sky. Terminal 3 serves long-haul and LATAM international flights, plus airlines such as American, Delta, United, Emirates and TAP. The airport assigns flights daily, so confirm with your airline.

The free GRU Airport People Mover links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the train station, and it runs from 4:00 a.m. to midnight. Free shuttle buses also run between the terminals. Terminals 2 and 3 are connected by a walkway in the public area, a walk of about 15 minutes.

Yes. Guarucoop is the official airport taxi cooperative, with counters in all terminals and fixed fares set by the Municipality of Guarulhos. You can also book a Guarucoop car in advance through its app or by phone. Avoid people offering rides inside the arrivals hall and use the official counters instead.

Yes. CPTM Line 13-Jade runs from Aeroporto-Guarulhos station to Engenheiro Goulart, where you change trains for central São Paulo. The Airport Express service runs hourly directly to Luz and Palmeiras-Barra Funda stations. The free people mover connects the station with all three terminals.

Yes. Uber and 99 both operate at GRU, and drivers pick up at the curb of the terminal you select in the app. Uber lists an average trip of about 46 minutes to central São Paulo. Fares rise when demand is high, so compare with an official Guarucoop taxi if the app price looks high.

Yes. Airport Bus Service coaches leave from Terminals 2 and 3 on a circuit that stops at hotels along Avenida Paulista and in República. Other routes go to Congonhas Airport and the Tietê and Barra Funda bus terminals. Tickets for the Paulista circuit can be bought from the driver when boarding.

It depends on your passport. Citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia have needed a Brazilian e-visa since April 10, 2025, applied for online before travel through the official VFS Global portal. Many other nationalities, including most Europeans, can enter visa-free for tourism. Check the current rules for your nationality before you fly.

Airport Bus Service runs a route from Terminals 2 and 3 of GRU to Congonhas Airport, which handles domestic flights inside São Paulo. A taxi or rideshare is the other direct option. Allow plenty of time, because the trip crosses the city and road traffic in São Paulo can be heavy at peak hours.

São Paulo uses Brasília time, UTC-3, all year, because Brazil does not observe daylight saving time. The currency is the Brazilian real (BRL), and cards are widely accepted. Summers from December to March are warm and often rainy, while winters from June to August are mild and drier.

GRU is run under a concession by the GRU Airport company, led by Invepar with Airports Company South Africa, while Infraero holds 49%. The airport handled 47.2 million passengers in 2025, which makes it the busiest airport in Brazil. It opened on January 20, 1985.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.