GRU São Paulo Guarulhos airport guide
GRU
São Paulo Guarulhos
São Paulo, Brazil
Brazil's busiest. LATAM hub. 3 terminals. Long walks.
Getting from GRU to São Paulo
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPTM + Conexão Aeroporto | R$13 | 75 min | Slow but cheap. |
| Taxi (registered) | R$120-180 | 45-90 min | Use registered counter only. |
| Uber/99 | R$80-150 | 45-90 min | Best option. |
| Airport Bus | R$60-80 | 60-90 min | Direct to Praça da República. |
Lounges
- LATAM Business + First
- Star Alliance Lounge
- Plaza Premium
- Priority Pass: 5 lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. T3 has best food + shops.
8h layover
Risky — SP traffic is brutal. Stay at airport hotel instead.
12h layover
Marriott + Aeroporto Slim Hotel connected for nap.
Wifi & connectivity
Free 4h 'GRU Airport WiFi'. Renewable.
Sleep + rest options
Marriott connected. Slim Hotel connected via shuttle. Soft seats limited.
⚠ Important gotcha
SP traffic peaks 6-10 AM and 4-8 PM. Don't leave airport during these times.