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iata: GRU
name: >-
  Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo/Guarulhos – Governador André Franco
  Montoro
city: São Paulo
country: Brazil
lastUpdated: '2026-09-04'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.gru.com.br/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.gru.com.br/'
  - 'https://www.gru.com.br/en/passenger/discover-gru/relax/vip-lounges'
  - 'https://www.loungepair.com/guides/sao-paulo-guarulhos-airport-gru-guide/'
  - 'https://airmundo.com/en/sao-paulo-guarulhos-airport/public-transport/'
  - 'https://flightqueue.com/airport/GRU'
quickFacts:
  - >-
    Three terminals (T1 domestic/international mix, T2 domestic focus, T3
    international hub)
  - 'Hub for LATAM, Gol, Azul plus Star Alliance and oneworld flights'
  - >-
    Expresso Aeroporto (Linha 13-Jade) reaches Luz in ~35–40 min for R$5.40;
    free Aeromóvel CPTM↔terminals runs limited hours (still in assisted/
    pre-certification service as of early Sep 2026)
  - Security averages 5 min; immigration ~14 min per recent data
  - 24/7 operations with heavy overnight international departures
  - Free inter-terminal shuttles every 15 min
bentoTips:
  - label: Timing
    title: Arrive 3 hours early for international
    detail: Domestic can be tighter at 2h but T2/T3 connections add walking time.
    summary: >-
      International departures need 3h buffer due to check-in + security +
      immigration flow.
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: Confirm terminal on boarding pass
    detail: Free shuttles connect all; allow 15-20 min between T2 and T3.
    summary: T3 handles most long-haul; T1/T2 for domestic and some regionals.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Eat landside before security
    detail: >-
      Airside options exist but are pricier and more limited after passport
      control.
    summary: Better variety and prices pre-security in T2/T3 arrivals/check-in areas.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Check flight status via app
    detail: Wi-Fi is free but spotty; download offline maps and boarding passes.
    summary: >-
      Use GRU app or airline app for real-time gate/terminal changes common
      during peaks.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: W Lounge Terminal 1
    hours: 24h
    access:
      - Day pass available
      - Priority Pass select
    bestFor:
      - Overnight layovers
    summary: >-
      Solid 24h option for early/late flights but can fill; recent reviews note
      decent showers.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 1
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Quiet zone
      - Food
  - name: Plaza Premium Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: '05:00-23:00'
    access:
      - Priority Pass
      - Day pass
    bestFor:
      - Domestic connections
    summary: >-
      Convenient airside post-security; good value on PP, consistent reviews for
      cleanliness.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 2
    amenities:
      - Showers
      - Food
      - Wi-Fi
  - name: Casa BB (Banco do Brasil)
    hours: Varies
    access:
      - Star Alliance Gold
      - Priority Pass limited
      - Day pass ~US$70
    bestFor:
      - Star Alliance passengers
    summary: >-
      Often praised as one of the better Star Alliance options; less crowded
      than many Amex alternatives.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Terminal 3
    amenities:
      - Buffet
      - Showers
      - Quiet areas
  - name: LATAM VIP Lounge
    hours: Varies
    access:
      - LATAM premium
      - oneworld Sapphire/Emerald
    bestFor:
      - Long-haul LATAM/oneworld
    summary: Spacious with good food but access restricted; PP not accepted.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Terminal 3
    amenities:
      - Large buffet
      - Showers
waterOptions:
  - kind: purchase
    name: Convenience stores
    zone: landside
    price: ~8-12 BRL for 500ml
    summary: >-
      Cheapest bottled water landside before security; multiple outlets compete
      on price.
    location: Landside near check-in E and Subway café
    terminal: Terminal 2
    isBestValue: true
  - kind: refill
    name: Water fountains
    zone: airside
    summary: Free potable refill spots post-security; reliable and clean.
    location: >-
      Airside near gates after security, multiple locations including near
      duty-free
    terminal: Terminal 3
    isBestQuality: true
  - kind: free
    name: Lounge water stations
    zone: airside
    summary: >-
      Unlimited free filtered water if you have lounge access; best quality
      option for eligible passengers.
    location: Inside W Lounge Terminal 1
    terminal: Terminal 1
airportistScore: 7.2
slug: gru
region: South America
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# Aeroporto Internacional de São Paulo/Guarulhos – Governador André Franco Montoro (GRU)
São Paulo, Brazil · South America
Solid major hub with improving facilities but suffers from occasional congestion and long walks; strong transport links offset layout quirks.
## Airportist Score

**7.2 / 10**
- Comfort: 7.0
- Navigation: 6.8
- Food: 7.2
- Transport: 8.0
- Disruption resilience: 7.0

## At a glance

- Passengers: ~40M
- Terminals: 3 active terminals
- Typical security: 5 min
- On-time: 75%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- International connections
- Lounge access variety
- Affordable public transport to city

## Watch out for

- Long walks between terminals
- Peak-hour immigration queues
- Variable lounge quality on PP

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/gru/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/gru/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/gru/amenities.md)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/gru/tips.md)
- [Water](/airports/gru/water.md)
- [Full guide](/airports/gru/guide.md)
- [Disruptions](/airports/gru/disruptions.md)
- [Reviews](/airports/gru/reviews.md)