São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Brazil
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Address: São
Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, Infraero, PO Box 3061, Guarulhos,
São Paulo 07141-970, Brazil
Location: The airport is located 25km (18 miles) northeast
of São Paulo and linked by the Ayrton Senna and Presidente Dutra highways
Website: www.infraero.gov.br
Telephone: (0)11 6445 2945
Country Dialing Code: 55
Timezone: GMT - 2 (GMT - 3 between Apr-Oct)
Number of Terminals: 2
Transfer Between Terminals: The two terminals are situated
close enough together for passengers to access them on foot.
Money and communications: Banks
with bureau de change facilities are located at the airport. There
is a 24-hour post office in Terminal 1.
Eating and drinking: Restaurants selling refreshments are
available in both terminals.
Shopping: Shops, including duty free, are available in both
terminals.
Other facilities: First aid facilities and pharmacies are
located in both terminals
Facilities
for disabled travellers include ramped access and lifts, adapted
toilets and telephones.
acilities for disabled
travellers include ramped access and lifts, adapted toilets and
telephones.
Business facilities (telephone, fax machines and computers) are available 0800-1700 on the Departures floor of the administration building (fax: (0)11 6445 3173 or 6412 3335). As well as VIP lounges, there are two conference rooms that can each accommodate 80-100 people.
Car hire companies include Avis , Budget, Hertz , Localiza Rent a Car , Interlocadora and Unidas Rent a Car .
Long- and short-term parking is available at the airport.
To reach the airport, take either the Ayrton Senna or Presidente Dutra highway.
Road:
Taxi: Prepaid radio taxis serve the terminals. Bus: The airport bus connects
with Congonhas domestic airport and the city centre, leaving every 30 minutes;
there is also an executive city bus for which tickets should be purchased
in advance on the Arrivals floor (journey time to the city centre: 30-50
minutes for all methods of transport). There is also a shuttle minibus service
which runs to the city centre (journey time: 30-50 minutes)
Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information counters on the Arrivals floor of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: (0)11 6445 2380). The Caesar Business Hotel International Airport (tel: (0)11 3491 4300), Caesar Park Hotel (tel: (0)11 3253 6622), São Paulo Airport Marriott Hotel (tel: (0)11 6468 0400) and the Hotel Monaco Residence (tel: (0)11 6468 9600) are located approximately five to ten minutes from the airport. São Paulo and Guarulhos hotels include the São Paulo Hilton (tel: (0)11 3156 4300), Novotel (tel: (0)11 6224 4000) and Sheraton Mofarrej Hotel (tel: (0)11 3253 5544).