Sao Paulo is Brazil's largest city and a world financial powerhouse. It has two airports, the international airport, Guarulhos (GRU), and domestic only Congonhas (CGH) airport. Guarulhos airports are often very busy and can be a transportation nightmare at times.
Sao Paulo International Airport, Guarulhos (GRU)
Although the official name is Guarulhos-Governador Andre Franco Montoro, it is more commonly referred to as Aeroporto Internacional Guarulhos de Sao Paulo. Guarulhos (pronounced gwa-RULE-yoos) sits 21 kilometres northeast of central Sao Paulo and a semi-direct public bus runs from the airport to the Tatuap subway station. The specialized Airport Bus Service connects Guarulhos airport with quite a few major hotels, the main bus terminal, and Sao Paulo's various business districts as well as Congonhas airport.
Taxi from Sao Paulo Airport
Taxi cabs area available from the airport and at pontos de taxi throughout the city. All cabs have meters and most now come with GPS monitors that the passenger can see from the backseat. Most drivers, however, speak very little English. There is one exclusive provider of taxi services from the airport, which means they have the monopoly, but any cab company may drop passengers off at Guarulhos. Be aware that not all international credit cards will work at the Guarulhos taxi booth and therefore pre-booking a taxi is recommended. An excellent company offering taxis from Sao Paulo airport to city hotels is Sao Paulo Airport Transfers who provide an online booking service and free call number from the USA and United Kingdom.
When making your travel arrangements keep in mind that one of the world's busiest evening rush hours coincides with check-in times for night departures to North America and Europe and therefore the journey from the city to Guarulhos airport can take as long as 3 hours.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport
Sao Paulo's domestic-only airport is the Aeroporto de Sao Paulo, Congonhas and is 8 kilometres south of downtown Sao Paulo. Congonhas airport is connected to the Sao Judas subway station via bus 675I-10. Taxis from Congonhas airport to Sao Paulo hotels and business districts cost anywhere from $25 to $50, depending on traffic. As with Guarulhos airport, pre-booking with Sao Paulo Airport Transfers may be the easiest option and ensures a fixed rate, regardless of traffic.
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