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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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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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City & Place Guide

South America's megalopolis where culture, cuisine, and commerce collide.

São Paulo is Brazil's largest city and one of the most populous urban areas on Earth, home to over 12 million people within the city limits. It is a global financial hub with a famously diverse population shaped by waves of Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, and other immigrant communities, giving it an extraordinarily rich cultural fabric.

The city rewards curious travelers with world-class museums, a legendary restaurant scene, vibrant street art in neighborhoods like Vila Madalena, and a nightlife that rarely sleeps. While it lacks beaches, São Paulo more than compensates with parks, galleries, and an energy that feels relentlessly alive.

•Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) — iconic elevated museum housing Latin America's finest art collection.
•Ibirapuera Park — vast green oasis with museums, jogging paths, and weekend cultural events.
•Vila Madalena — bohemian neighborhood famous for colorful street murals and lively bars.
•Pinacoteca do Estado — elegant 19th-century building with important Brazilian art.
•Mercado Municipal (Mercadão) — bustling historic market celebrated for fresh produce and mortadella sandwiches.
•Liberdade — vibrant Japanese-Brazilian district with authentic Asian food and weekend street fairs.

Getting around: São Paulo's Metro system is clean, efficient, and the fastest way to cross the city; five main lines connect major neighborhoods and integrate with the CPTM commuter rail. City buses cover areas the Metro misses but can be slow in traffic. Uber and 99 rideshare apps are widely used, affordable, and recommended over hailing street taxis.

Best time: April through June and August through October offer mild temperatures, lower rainfall, and comfortable conditions for sightseeing.

Local food: Do not miss a traditional feijoada (black bean and pork stew), a giant mortadella sandwich at Mercadão, authentic Japanese food in Liberdade, and the city's exceptional Italian-influenced wood-fired pizzas.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.