São Paulo Airport — What You Need to Know
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, IATA GRU · 25 km from Paulista Ave · 30 km from Vila Madalena.
Guarulhos is São Paulo's primary international gateway and one of the busiest airports in South America, handling the majority of long-haul and intercontinental traffic. The airport has three terminals: Terminal 2 handles most international arrivals, while Terminal 3 (the newest) serves LATAM and select international carriers with a more modern layout. Expect immigration queues during peak hours and allow extra time if connecting to a domestic flight.