São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Traveler Essentials
- Terminals
- Terminal 1, 2, and 3. Connected by free shuttle bus and LATAM's internal connection.
- Distance to city
- 25 km / 45–60 min by Airport Bus Service or taxi
Overview
South America's busiest airport and LATAM Airlines' primary hub. 3 terminals serve the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
Transport to city center
Airport Bus Service to Congonhas and Tietê: 40-60 min, BRL 52. Taxi: BRL 100-180. Emtu bus to Tietê Metro: BRL 20.
Wi-Fi
Free WiFi at Guarulhos — connect to the airport network and register; sessions are time-limited but renewable.
Lounges
LATAM Lounge (pay-per-use and status), VIP Lounge Guarulhos, Smiles VIP Lounge.
Security & customs
Use only the official taxis or registered app rides from the designated areas. Brazil applies reciprocal e-Visa requirements to some nationalities (arrange online beforehand). Standard 100ml liquid rules apply at security; immigration can be slow, so allow extra time on arrival and connections.
Travel tips
Allow extra time — GRU is large and customs can be slow. Pre-book your transfer. Keep valuables hidden in the taxi queue area.