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Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
AddressPO Box 3061, Guarulhos, São Paulo 07141-970, Brazil
Telephone(011) 6445 2945
Websitewww.infraero.gov.br
Number of terminals2
Time zoneGMT- 3 (GMT- 2 from first Sunday in November to third Sunday in February)
LocationThe airport is situated 25km (18 miles) northeast of São Paulo.
Airport codeGRU
Country dialling code55
Airport newsConstruction of a third passenger terminal is pending, to raise yearly capacity to 29 million passengers. The project is still in the tendering phase but should get under way shortly.
Transfer between terminalsThe two terminals are situated close enough together for passengers to access them on foot.
Driving directionsTo reach the airport, take either the Ayrton Senna or Presidente Dutra highway.
Car rentalCompanies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Several local companies also operate there.
Public transport and taxisRoad
Bus:
The airport bus connects with Congonhas Domestic Airport and the city centre. There is also an executive city bus for which tickets should be purchased in advance on the Arrivals floor. There is also a shuttle minibus service which runs to the city centre (journey time - 30-50 minutes).
Taxi: Prepaid radio taxis serve the terminals.
Car parkingLong- and short-term parking is available at the airport.
Information and help desksThere are tourist information desks (tel: (011) 6445 2380 or 4029) on the Arrivals floor of Terminals 1 and 2 and there are also two Infraero information counters in both terminals. Comunicação Social can help with specific enquiries (tel: (011) 6445 2256 or2891).
Airport FacilitiesBusiness facilities (telephone, fax machines and computers) are available on the Departures floor of the administration building. As well as VIP lounges, there are two conference rooms that can each accommodate 80-100 people.
Conference and business facilitiesBusiness facilities (telephone, fax machines and computers) are available on the Departures floor of the administration building. As well as VIP lounges, there are two conference rooms that can each accommodate 80-100 people.
Disabled facilitiesFacilities for disabled travellers include ramped access and lifts, adapted toilets and telephones.
Airport hotelsHotel reservations can be made at the tourist information counters on the Arrivals floor of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: (011) 6445 2380). The São Paulo Airport Marriott Hotel (tel: (011) 6468 6999; website: www.marriott.com) and the HotelMonaco Residence (tel: (011) 6463 7222; website: www.monacohoteis.com.br) are located 5 to 10 minutes from the airport. São Paulo and Guarulhos hotels include the Hilton São Paulo Morumbi (tel: (011) 6845 0000; website: www.hilton.com), Novotel (tel: (011) 2224 4000; website: www.accorhotels.com.br), Ibis Guarulhos (tel: (011) 6463 5400; website: www.accorhotels.com.br), Mercure Guarulhos (tel: (011) 6475 9988; website: www.accorhotels.com.br) and the Gran Melia Mofarrej Hotel (formerly the Sheraton) (tel: (011) 3146 5900; website: www.solmelia.com).
Full airport nameSão Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
CitySao Paolo
State or provinceBrazil