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GRU Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) serves São Paulo, about 20 km northeast of São Paulo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGRU
ICAOSBGR
ServesSão Paulo
From centre21 km
Non-stop92
Airlines42
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation750 m

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The airport in numbers

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 34M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 43M in 2019.

Opened
1985
41 years ago
Passengers / year
34M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
43M
in 2019
Elevation
750 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to São Paulo

The airport is about 20 km northeast of São Paulo, about 44 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities). Estimated fare to the centre: R$58–R$92.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~31 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~44 minR$58–R$92
Private transfer~44 minfixed upfront
Car rental~44 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GRU to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Guarulhos7 km21 minR$23–R$36
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R$58–R$92 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Sao Paulo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 92 destinations, operated by 42 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TAM Brazilian Airlines · Sky Express · Azul · Oceanair · Changan Airlines · LAN Airlines · American Airlines · United Airlines · US Airways · Delta Air Lines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to the centre of São Paulo?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 20 km northeast of São Paulo, about 44 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to São Paulo?
Roughly R$58–R$92 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to São Paulo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport?
About 92 destinations, including Buenos Aires, New York, Montevideo, Madrid. 42 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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