Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport sits roughly 25 kilometres north-east of central São Paulo, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in Latin America. The airport opened in 1985, replacing Congonhas as the region's main long-haul facility while Congonhas continued handling domestic traffic.
About Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport sits roughly 25 kilometres north-east of central São Paulo, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in Latin America. The airport opened in 1985, replacing Congonhas as the region's main long-haul facility while Congonhas continued handling domestic traffic.
The airport operates three passenger terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 handle the majority of domestic and international flights, while Terminal 3, a more modern structure, accommodates additional capacity. Two parallel runways oriented roughly east–west serve the airfield. The airport operates around the clock with no curfew, and infrastructure upgrades have been ongoing since its privatisation in 2012.
Overview
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport sits roughly 25 kilometres north-east of central São Paulo, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in Latin America. The airport opened in 1985, replacing Congonhas as the region's main long-haul facility while Congonhas continued handling domestic traffic.
Airlines
GOL Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Brasil use Guarulhos as a primary hub, making it their main base for both domestic and intercontinental operations. Azul Brazilian Airlines also maintains a significant presence. Major international carriers from Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia serve the airport regularly.
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FAQ
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -23.430°, -46.480°.
- Its IATA code is GRU and its ICAO code is SBGR.
- Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport serves Sao Paulo, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport sits at latitude -23.430° and longitude -46.480°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from GRU include Delta Air Lines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Avianca Brazil, United Airlines, Silk Avia and 7 more.
- Tracked destinations from GRU include Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Buenos Aires, spread across 2 countries.
- Its address is s/nº Rod. Hélio Smidt, São Paulo, 07190-100, Brazil, the phone number is +55 11 2445-2945, the official website is http://www.gru.com.br/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.