GRU terminal notes
São Paulo Guarulhos has multiple passenger terminals. For many international flights, Terminal 3 is commonly used, but passengers should always confirm the terminal with the airline, final itinerary, or airport flight status before leaving for the airport.
| Airline / Travel Type | Terminal Guidance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Azul domestic | Terminal 1 | Confirm on the airline app or itinerary before departure. |
| Azul international | Terminal 3 | Confirm terminal and check-in counter before travel. |
| LATAM domestic | Terminal 2 | Domestic operations may differ from international flights. |
| LATAM international | Terminal 3 | Confirm before leaving for the airport. |
| Avianca | Terminal 2 | Listed by GRU as Avianca / ONE Avianca. Check-in B. Confirm with Avianca app or final itinerary before departure. |
| Air Canada | Terminal 3 | Listed by GRU at Check-in H. Confirm with Air Canada app or final itinerary before departure. |
| GOL | Terminal 2 | Confirm flight details before departure. |
| TAP Air Portugal | Terminal 3 | Common for Portugal connections; confirm with TAP before travel. |
| United Airlines | Terminal 3 | Confirm in the United app or itinerary. |
| Delta Air Lines | Terminal 3 | Confirm in the Delta app or itinerary. |
| American Airlines | Terminal 3 | Confirm with airline before travel. |
| Copa Airlines | Terminal 3 | Confirm terminal and check-in time before travel. |
| Air France / KLM | Terminal 3 | Confirm with airline app or itinerary. |
| Lufthansa / Swiss | Terminal 3 | Confirm before departure. |
Useful airport service links
For current lounge, shopping, restaurant, and passenger-service locations, use GRU Airport’s official directories. Locations, hours, and access rules may change, especially for VIP lounges and Duty Free.
| Service | Best place to check | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VIP lounges | Official GRU VIP lounge directory | Access depends on airline, cabin, credit card, lounge program, or paid access. |
| Shops / Duty Free | Official GRU shops directory | Use this to check shops by terminal and area. |
| Food and restaurants | Official GRU food directory | Useful before longer connections or international departures. |
| Pickup / drop-off | Official GRU Pick-up Plaza Official GRU vehicle access guide |
Use this for passenger pickup guidance and arriving/leaving GRU by car. For rideshare, confirm the exact pickup point inside the app. |
| Car rentals | Official GRU car rental directory | Use this to confirm company locations, pickup areas, and current contact details. |
| Airport maps | Official GRU airport maps | Use the terminal maps for gates, services, and walking orientation. |
Before heading to GRU
- Confirm your terminal and check-in counter with the airline.
- For international flights, arrive early for check-in, baggage, passport control, and security.
- Review passport, visa, entry, and baggage requirements before arriving at the airport.
- If the official GRU website does not open, use your airline app or final itinerary as the most important source.