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Congonhas Airport Insider Guide
CGHSão Paulo's domestic-only airport, located just 13 km from the city center in the Vila Congonhas neighborhood. Only domestic flights. Compact, efficient, and much more convenient than Guarulhos (GRU) for getting to the city.
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15min
Transit to city
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Immigration
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25min
Security buffer
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| Main | LATAM VIP Lounge | LATAM premium, Star Alliance elite | No | Snacks, drinks, quiet | Not sold at door |
| Main | Gol Smiles Lounge | Gol premium, paid access | No | Basic snacks, Wi-Fi | ~BRL 50–80 |
| Main | Paid Lounge (generic) | Paid only | No | Basic facilities, drinks | ~BRL 60 (~$12 USD) |
Domestic-only airport means lounge options are limited. LATAM VIP for elite members; Gol lounge for Gol passengers; basic paid option available.
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Traveler notes
- Domestic flights only — no international service. Use GRU for international flights.
- Much closer to central São Paulo than GRU — only 13 km and ~15–30 minutes by taxi.
- Check-in, security, and boarding are quick; less chaotic than GRU.
- No immigration — it's a domestic hub.
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Sleep / Rest
- No transit hotel or sleep pods at the airport.
- Vila Congonhas and nearby neighborhoods have hotels within 5–10 minutes.
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Food
- Limited but decent: Brazilian sandwiches, empanadas, café com leite, pão de queijo.
- Vila Congonhas neighborhood nearby has good restaurants and bakeries.
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Showers
- No public shower facilities at the airport. Head to a nearby hotel or gym if needed.
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Luggage Storage
- Luggage storage available at the airport; approximately BRL 40–80 per bag per day (~$8–16 USD).
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Transit to City
- Taxi: ~15 minutes to central São Paulo (Av. Paulista, Faria Lima), around BRL 50–80 ($10–16 USD).
- Uber: Convenient pickup from departures level, similar pricing to taxis.
- Bus: Multiple city bus routes stop nearby (not ideal with luggage).
- Buffer: Back at CGH 1.5h domestic (no international flights).
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Limited SIM counters at this small airport; buy in the city. eSIM recommended.
- ATMs: Available but limited; city has more options.
- Wi‑Fi: Free, basic speed.
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