São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (IATA code: GRU) is the primary international airport serving São Paulo. The airport serves the São Paulo metropolitan area, in Brazil.
The airline was rebranded as GRU in 2012. Since 2012, the airport has been operated by a consortium, composed of Invepar, Airports Company South Africa, and Infraero.
GRU acts as a hub for a number of airlines, including LATAM Brasil, LATAM Chile, and Gol Transportes Aéreos.
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GRU has two parallel runways. Runway 09R/27L is 3,000 metres (9,843 ft) long and 45 metres (148 ft) wide. Runway 09L/27R is 3,700 metres (12,140 ft) long and 60 metres (200 ft) wide. 09L/27R was widened in 2015 to make it suitable for receiving the Airbus A380. Runway 09R/27L is the preferred runway for landings, whereas runway 09L/27R is preferred for takeoffs.
The airport has three terminals, which are numbered 1, 2, and 3. Terminals 2 and 3 are linked directly via a walkway, but the airport's free shuttle bus service will be required to travel between Terminal 1 and the other two terminals.
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is served by a wide range of international and domestic airlines. Major international carriers include American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
Domestic airlines operating at GRU encompass LATAM Airlines, Gol Linhas Aéreas and Azul Brazilian Airlines. These airlines connect São Paulo to numerous destinations worldwide.
The airport is well-connected to the local bus system. Buses depart from Guarulhos International Airport, bound for the Congonhas Airport, Republic Square, and a number of other key local destinations.
A station with access at Terminal 1 connects the airport with the local train system - from which you can connect to additional train lines.
Guarucoop is the exclusive taxi operator from the airport. There are fixed rates, which depend on where you are travelling to.
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