São Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)

Arriving at Congonhas typically involves a direct walk or bus transfer from the aircraft to the ground-floor arrivals area.

• Deplane via jet bridge or apron bus into the central arrival corridor.
• As scheduled commercial flights at Congonhas are domestic, international passport control and customs processing occur at your initial port of entry into Brazil.
• Follow clear overhead signage to the baggage reclaim hall on the ground floor.
• Collect checked luggage from the designated carousel for your flight.
• Exit through the sliding doors into the public arrival hall to reach transport pickup zones.

• Takksi

  Taxi

  Official pre-paid and metered taxis operate from designated ranks outside the arrival terminal.

  Aika:

  Typically 30-60 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Roughly 40-90 BRL depending on destination and traffic.

• Kyydinjakopalvelu

  Rideshare

  App-based services such as Uber and 99 pick up passengers at designated curbside areas.

  Aika:

  Typically 30-60 minutes to central districts.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Roughly 30-70 BRL depending on demand and destination.

• Juna

  Municipal Bus & Metro

  Local SPTrans buses connect the terminal to nearby Metro stations including São Judas (Line 1-Blue) and Moema (Line 5-Lilac).

  Aika:

  Typically 45-75 minutes total to central São Paulo.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Roughly 5-10 BRL total (bus fare plus metro fare).

• Bussi

  Inter-Airport Shuttle Bus

  Airline-operated or private coach services run direct connections between Congonhas and Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

  Aika:

  Typically 60-120 minutes depending on heavy ring-road traffic.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Free for eligible ticketed airline passengers or roughly 40-60 BRL via commercial operator.

Connecting through Congonhas requires staying within the single terminal structure for domestic flights or transferring to Guarulhos for international departures.

• For domestic-to-domestic connections, follow connecting flight signs to return to the departure gate concourse.
• If changing airlines with unchecked bags, check in at the departure desk on the upper level.
• If connecting to an international flight departing from Guarulhos (GRU), collect all luggage and allow at least 3 to 4 hours for transfer across the city.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the passenger terminal.

• Select the official airport network from your device settings.
• Complete the short registration form on the portal page.
• Re-authentication may be required after a set session period.

Basic banking facilities and automated teller machines are situated in the public areas of the main terminal.

• ATMs accepting international credit and debit cards are located on the main concourse.
• Currency exchange desks operate on the main terminal levels for cash conversion.
• Electronic payments (credit and debit cards) are universally accepted by taxis, rideshare apps, and airport merchants.

A range of food outlets operates across both public and airside sectors of the terminal building.

• Options range from quick-service coffee shops and bakeries to sit-down Brazilian restaurants.
• Outlets are available in both the public landside hall and the post-security departure lounges.
• Food service operates continuously during daily airport operational hours.

Several airline and independent passenger lounges operate in the departures area.

• Lounges are located in the secure departure area past security control.
• Access is granted through premium cabin tickets, frequent flyer status, or paid entry programs.
• Facilities generally include complimentary refreshments, seating, and charging stations.

While no hotel is located directly inside the terminal building, numerous options are situated nearby along Avenida Washington Luís.

• Several business hotels are located within 1 to 2 kilometres of the terminal exit.
• Selected nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle van services for guests.
• Short taxi or rideshare trips connect the terminal to surrounding accommodation within 5-10 minutes.

Baggage facilities include reclaim carousels in arrivals and luggage storage services in the public hall.

• Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately past the arrival entry doors.
• Left-luggage (storage) facilities are available for a daily fee in the public area.
• Inquire at your airline's ground handling desk in the arrivals area for lost or damaged luggage.

Basic family facilities are distributed across the main terminal building.

• Baby care rooms equipped with changing tables are available near key toilet facilities.
• Stroller access is straightforward across single-level corridors and via lifts between floors.
• Family-friendly dining options are available throughout the central commercial areas.

• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
• Currency Exchange
• Luggage Storage
• Pharmacy
• Baby Care Rooms
• Medical First Aid Post
• Car Rental Desks
• Information Desk

Paikallinen hätänumero: Police: 190 | Medical: 192 | Fire: 193

• Dial 190 for Police, 192 for SAMU (Ambulance/Medical Services), or 193 for Fire/Rescue.
• An emergency medical response post operates inside the terminal to assist passengers requiring urgent care.
• For lost passports or law enforcement matters, visit the Federal Police office situated within the airport.

• Tarkista passisi voimassaolo ja mahdollisesti vaadittavat viisumit, ETA- tai maahantulolomakkeet.
• Vahvista lähtöterminaalisi tarkistuskortista edellisenä päivänä.
• Aktivoi matka-eSIM, jotta olet verkossa heti laskeuduttuasi.
• Lataa offline-karttoja ja ota kuvakaappaus hotelliosoitteestasi ja varausnumerostasi.
• Kerro pankillesi matkustamisestasi ja pidä mukanasi varamaksukortti.
• Tallenna paikallinen hätänumero ja suurlähetystösi yhteystiedot puhelimeesi.
• Valokuvaa passisi ja säilytä kopio paikassa, josta saat sen offline-tilassa.
• Tarkista matkatavaroiden enimmäismäärät ja mahdolliset rajoitetut tuotteet kohteeseesi.

Lentokentän toiminta muuttuu. Vahvista terminaalit, hinnat ja aikataulut aina alla olevista virallisista lähteistä ennen matkaa.

• Aena Brasil - Aeroporto de CongonhasVirallinen lentokenttälähde
• Polícia Federal - Imigração e PassaportesHallituksen lähde
• Receita Federal do Brasil - AlfândegaHallituksen lähde
• SPTrans - São Paulo TransporteVirallinen liikennelähde
• Metrô de São PauloVirallinen liikennelähde
• Ministério da Saúde - Serviços de EmergênciaHallituksen lähde