Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (IATA: GRU) is a key aviation hub serving Sao Paulo and the wider Brazil region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
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| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro (RIO) | Gol Airlines | Direct | 12 Oct | €103 |
| Porto Alegre (POA) | Azul Brazilian | Direct | 11 Nov | €118 |
| Florianopolis (FLN) | LATAM Airlines | Direct | 20 Oct | €125 |
| Juazeiro Do Norte (JDO) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 22 Oct | €160 |
| Salvador (SSA) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 18 Nov | €165 |
| Sao Luis (SLZ) | Azul Brazilian | 2 stops | 29 Oct | €166 |
| Vitória da Conquista (VDC) | LATAM Airlines | Direct | 5 Sep | €197 |
| Fortaleza (FOR) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 20 Oct | €213 |
| Recife (REC) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 26 Sep | €222 |
| Aracaju (AJU) | LATAM Airlines | Direct | 21 Oct | €226 |
| Petrolina (PNZ) | LATAM Airlines | Direct | 3 Oct | €231 |
| Maceio (MCZ) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 4 Oct | €243 |
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport has published nonstop service to 87 airports across 27 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from GRU.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio De Janeiro | GIG | Brazil | 336 km |
| Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) | EZE | Argentina | 1,722 km |
| Belo Horizonte | CNF | Brazil | 495 km |
| Lima | LIM | Peru | 3,474 km |
| Buenos Aires | AEP | Argentina | 1,694 km |
| Brasília | BSB | Brazil | 854 km |
| Florianópolis | FLN | Brazil | 515 km |
| Recife | REC | Brazil | 2,100 km |
| New York | JFK | United States | 7,663 km |
| Mexico City | MEX | Mexico | 7,432 km |
| Belém | BEL | Brazil | 2,461 km |
| Cuiabá | CGB | Brazil | 1,329 km |
| Fortaleza | FOR | Brazil | 2,346 km |
| Londrina | LDB | Brazil | 475 km |
| Porto Alegre | POA | Brazil | 865 km |
| Salvador | SSA | Brazil | 1,451 km |
| Frankfurt am Main | FRA | Germany | 9,796 km |
| Santiago | SCL | Chile | 2,614 km |
| Navegantes | NVT | Brazil | 441 km |
| Curitiba | CWB | Brazil | 359 km |
| Miami | MIA | United States | 6,573 km |
| Madrid | MAD | Spain | 8,378 km |
| Asunción | ASU | Paraguay | 1,137 km |
| Maringá | MGF | Brazil | 565 km |
32 carriers publish nonstop service at GRU, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Brasil | JJ | Full Service | 130 |
| Gol Airlines | G3 | Budget | 64 |
| KLM | KL | Full Service | 24 |
| United Airlines | UA | Full Service | 16 |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | Full Service | 15 |
| LATAM Airlines | LA | Full Service | 14 |
| TAP Air Portugal | TP | Full Service | 10 |
| American Airlines | AA | Full Service | 6 |
| Aeromexico | AM | Full Service | 6 |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | AR | Full Service | 6 |
| Carrier PZ | PZ | — | 6 |
| Lufthansa | LH | Full Service | 6 |
| Qatar Airways | QR | Full Service | 4 |
| Iberia | IB | Full Service | 4 |
| Carrier P3 | P3 | — | 4 |
| Carrier Y8 | Y8 | — | 4 |
| Air France | AF | Full Service | 3 |
| Boliviana de Aviacion | OB | Full Service | 3 |
General guidance rather than GRU-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
