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São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

São Paulo, Brazil

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São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport

São Paulo, Brazil

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Brazil's busiest gateway, connecting São Paulo to the world.

Opened

1985

Location

São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, commonly known as Guarulhos International Airport or GRU Airport, is the busiest airport in Brazil and one of the busiest in Latin America. It serves as the primary international gateway to São Paulo, Brazil's largest city and financial capital, handling tens of millions of passengers annually. The airport is located approximately 25 kilometers northeast of São Paulo's city center in the municipality of Guarulhos, in the state of São Paulo. It opened in 1985 and has since expanded significantly to accommodate growing demand. It is named after André Franco Montoro, a former governor of São Paulo state. GRU serves as the main hub for LATAM Airlines Brasil and is a major operating base for Gol Linhas Aéreas, with numerous international carriers also serving the airport. It handles the vast majority of international passenger traffic entering and leaving Brazil.

Terminals

The airport operates with three passenger terminals—Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3—connected by an airside people mover, collectively offering extensive domestic and international gate capacity.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include the Airport Express Train (Linha 13-Jade) connecting to the Luz station via Engenheiro Goulart, as well as taxis, ride-hailing services, and bus shuttles to central São Paulo.

Airlines here

LATAM Airlines Brasil uses GRU as its primary hub, while Gol Linhas Aéreas, American Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Emirates, and numerous other international carriers operate routes here.

Notable facts

›GRU is the busiest airport in Brazil and one of the top five busiest in Latin America by passenger volume.
›The airport is named after André Franco Montoro, governor of São Paulo state from 1983 to 1987.
›It handled over 40 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.
›The airport is managed by GRU Airport (Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos) under a concession granted to Invepar in 2012.
›GRU has two parallel runways capable of handling wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747.

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South America's busiest gateway where Brazil meets the world

São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, coded GRU, opened in 1985 and serves as Brazil's primary international hub and the busiest airport in Latin America by passenger volume. Named after a former São Paulo state governor, it sits roughly 25 kilometres northeast of São Paulo's city centre in the municipality of Guarulhos. The airport is the main base for LATAM Brasil and Azul Brazilian Airlines and handles tens of millions of passengers annually across two main terminal complexes.

Terminals

Terminal 1 — Primarily handles domestic flights and serves as a base for Azul Brazilian Airlines operations.
Terminal 2 — Handles a mix of domestic and international flights, with connections to Terminal 3 via airside walkway.
Terminal 3 — The principal international terminal, home to LATAM Brasil's long-haul operations and Star Alliance carriers.

Ground Transport

CPTM Line 13-Jade rail link connecting GRU directly to Luz Station in central São Paulo
Airport Bus Service (Airporter) coaches to Tietê Bus Terminal and Paulista Avenue
Metered taxis and credenciado (regulated) airport taxis available at all terminal exits
Uber and other rideshare apps operational from designated pick-up zones
Car rental counters from Hertz, Localiza, Movida, and Avis on the ground floor
Hotel shuttle buses for major nearby properties available outside arrivals halls

Nearby Hotels

Pullman São Paulo Guarulhos Airport
Prodigy Grand Hotel & Suites Guarulhos
Ibis São Paulo Guarulhos Aeroporto
Comfort Inn Guarulhos
Holiday Inn São Paulo Guarulhos

Dining

Inside the terminals, passengers will find a broad range of Brazilian and international food options including Bob's burgers, Spoleto pasta bars, Fogo de Chão express concepts, and several coffee shops such as Café Águia. Airside dining in Terminal 3 caters well to international travellers with sit-down restaurants and grab-and-go counters open around the clock. Outside the airport perimeter, the Guarulhos commercial district offers affordable local churrascarias and padarias for those with layover time.

Traveller Tips

Allow at least 2.5 hours before international departures as security and immigration queues can be lengthy during peak hours.
The CPTM Line 13-Jade train is the fastest and most affordable way into central São Paulo, running regularly from the basement of Terminal 3.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals but requires a Brazilian CPF number for extended sessions; purchase a local SIM on arrival for reliable data.
Currency exchange rates at airport bureaux are poor — withdraw Brazilian reais from Banco do Brasil or Bradesco ATMs in the arrivals hall for better rates.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Paradise International

Azul

Air France

AeroMéxico

Aerolineas Argentinas

Royal Air Maroc

Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia

City Connexion Airlines

Gol Transportes Aéreos

Sky Express

Sky Airline

Iberia Airlines

TAM Brazilian Airlines

Korean Air

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Swiss International Air Lines

South African Airways

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Cargo

Yangtze River Express

Marusya Airways

Routes

GRU → CAC2Z · AT7

GRU → DOU2Z · AT7

GRU → RAO2Z · AT7

GRU → UBA2Z · AT7

GRU → UDI2Z · AT7

GRU → VDC2Z · AT7

GRU → MVD5Q · AT7 319

GRU → CLTAA · 332

GRU → DFWAA · 77W

GRU → JFKAA · 77W 777 773

GRU → LAXAA · 777

GRU → MCOAA · 320

GRU → MIAAA · 773 777

GRU → YYZAC · 763

GRU → ARUAD · AT7

GRU → BSBAD · E95

GRU → CGBAD · E95 E90

GRU → CGRAD · E95

GRU → CNFAD · E90 E95

GRU → CWBAD · E95 E90

GRU → GYNAD · E95

GRU → IOSAD · E95

GRU → IPNAD · AT7

GRU → NVTAD · E95

GRU → PLUAD · AT7

GRU → POAAD · E95 E90

GRU → RECAD · E95

GRU → SDUAD · E90 E95

GRU → SSAAD · E95

GRU → CDGAF · 77W 772

GRU → MEXAM · 777

GRU → AEPAR · 737

GRU → EZEAR · E90

GRU → CMNAT · 763

GRU → BOGAV · 319 330

GRU → LIMAV · 321

GRU → FCOAZ · 772

GRU → LHRBA · 744

GRU → MADCA · 330

GRU → PTYCM · 738

GRU → ATLDL · 76W

GRU → DTWDL · 76W

GRU → JFKDL · 764

GRU → SDQDL · 738

GRU → LADDT · 77W

GRU → DXBEK · 77W

GRU → UIOEQ · E70

GRU → LFWET · 788

GRU → AUHEY · 345

GRU → AEPG3 · 738

GRU → AJUG3 · 738 73G

GRU → ASUG3 · 738 73G

GRU → BELG3 · 73G 738

GRU → BGIG3 · 738

GRU → BPSG3 · 738

GRU → BSBG3 · 738 73G

GRU → CCSG3 · 738

GRU → CGBG3 · 738 73G

GRU → CGRG3 · 738

GRU → CNFG3 · 738 73G

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32050 routes Boeing 737-80037 routes Boeing 737-70019 routes Boeing 77713 routes Embraer 19512 routes Airbus A33012 routes Boeing 777-300ER11 routes Airbus A32111 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7210 routes Airbus A31810 routes Airbus A3199 routes Boeing 777-3008 routes

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