São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
São Paulo, Brazil
Overview
South America's busiest airport and LATAM Airlines' primary hub. 3 terminals serve the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
Terminals
Terminal 1, 2, and 3. Connected by free shuttle bus and LATAM's internal connection.
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.
Lounges
LATAM Lounge (pay-per-use and status), VIP Lounge Guarulhos, Smiles VIP Lounge.
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.
Airport Wi-Fi
Free WiFi at Guarulhos — connect to the airport network and register; sessions are time-limited but renewable.
Security and arrival
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.
Distance to city
25 km / 45–60 min by Airport Bus Service or taxi