São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
São Paulo, BR · 28 km (17 mi) northeast of central São Paulo
Getting to the city
| Mode | Time |
|---|---|
| Airport Bus Service Bus | Varies by route |
| CPTM Line 13-Jade Train · Every 15-30 min | 30-35 min |
| EMTU Bus Lines Bus | Varies by route |
| Guarucoop Taxi | — |
Insider notes
Use GRU's free shuttle between terminals to save time and money — especially handy for landside meals or lounge hops.
American’s services in Terminal 3 create peak-time bottlenecks; allocate extra minutes if your logistics involve ticketing or baggage claims there.
Shower access in lounges like the American Admirals Club is a lifesaver for long-haul connections, available in Terminal 3.
Live departures
Full board →| Flight | To | Sched | Est | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA906 | MIA | 23:15 | 11:00 | Delayed |
| G36006 | MIA | 23:15 | 11:00 | Delayed |
| CM744 | PTY | 05:00 | 08:03 | Departed |
| QR5167 | AEP | 06:35 | 06:33 | Departed |
| DL6347 | AEP | 06:35 | 06:33 | Departed |
São Paulo Guarulhos — three terminals and the ride into a vast city
Guarulhos is the main international gateway to Brazil and the busiest airport in South America, anchored by LATAM along with Gol and Azul. It serves São Paulo, a city so large that the ground transfer is a genuine part of the trip to plan for.
The terminals
There are three passenger terminals. Terminal 3 is the modern international terminal, handling LATAM’s long-haul and many foreign carriers. Terminals 1 and 2 handle domestic and some international flights. The terminals are connected by free shuttle buses; a transfer between them, especially domestic-to-international, takes time and includes immigration, so give it a comfortable margin.
Getting into São Paulo
The airport sits about 28 km northeast of central São Paulo. Public transport has improved: a CPTM commuter rail line (Line 13, Jade) links the airport to the wider São Paulo rail network via a connection, which is a way to avoid the worst of the road traffic. There are also Airport Bus Service coaches to key points like Paulista Avenue, the Tietê bus terminal, and the Congonhas domestic airport. Taxis and ride apps are widely used; use the official operators, and be realistic about journey times, because São Paulo traffic can turn the trip into a long one.
Worth knowing
If your Brazilian itinerary connects through Congonhas (CGH), the close-in domestic airport, remember it is a separate airport across the city — the Airport Bus Service link between GRU and Congonhas is useful but subject to the same traffic. Leave generous time for any GRU connection that crosses terminals, and use the official taxi and bus operators rather than curbside offers.
Other LATAM Brasil hubs
Where is São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)?
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is in São Paulo, BR, a hub for LATAM Brasil and Gol Transportes Aéreos.
How many terminals does São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport have?
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport has 3 terminals, handling around 41.3M passengers a year.
How do I get from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to São Paulo?
Ground options include Airport Bus Service, CPTM Line 13-Jade, EMTU Bus Lines — Airport Bus Service takes about Varies by route.