Brazil CGH GRU

São Paulo

A vast city of culture, cuisine, and nonstop urban energy.

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Min. layover to leave
55 min
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Can leave airport?
Yes, 3h+
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Transit to city
15 min
Select Airport
CGH Congonhas Airport Insider Guide
15 min to city
GRU São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport Insider Guide
45 min to city
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Yes, you can leave CGH with 3+ hours
15 min each way. Immigration typically 0 min. Minimum recommended: 55 min for comfort.
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How much time do you have?
Our recommendations take into account your actual arrival and departure times, airport processing, and transit friction.
From CGH
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Under 3h
Stay airside
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3–6 hours
Quick city stop
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6–10 hours
Full exploration
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10+ hours
Multi-neighborhood
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Your layover plan

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Time budget breakdown
🛂 Immigration 0m
🚊 Transit 15m
🗽 Explore
🚊 Return 15m
🔒 Buffer 25m
At GRU or CGH, stay airside—GRU is massive and congested, while CGH has limited amenities and tight security flow.
We recommend you stay airside: São Paulo traffic is intense and unpredictable.
A very limited nearby visit is possible only with light traffic.
Stay near the city center and enjoy museums, food, and walking. Transit is extensive, but distances are long, so limit plans to one side of the city.
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Where to Eat

Best eats for a layover

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Food guides for São Paulo are coming soon! Check the itinerary tab for restaurant recommendations built into your layover plan.
What to See

Top layover-friendly sights

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Sightseeing guides for São Paulo are coming soon! Check the itinerary tab for top sights built into your layover plan.
Practical Information

Everything you need to know

🛂 Immigration & Customs

Average immigration wait at CGH: approximately 0 minutes.

🚊 Getting to the City

Recommended: Rail - Major rail hub with direct airport trains.

Train and metro connect the airport to downtown. Heavy traffic during rush hours.

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🧳 Luggage Storage

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🌤 Weather & Packing

Check current weather conditions for São Paulo before your layover. Dress in layers for airport-to-city transitions — terminals can be cold while city streets may be warm.

💡 Layover Advice

São Paulo is massive, so commit to one district, use metro when possible, and be conservative with timing.

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