São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
São Paulo Guarulhos is a three-terminal complex with a long, linear international Terminal 3 connected to the sprawling, double-wing Terminal 2 by a covered pedestrian connector; Terminal 1 sits detached on the far side of the airport road system. The footprint is big, the walking is real, and the key orientation trick is treating Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 as one linked “main complex” within São Paulo’s main aviation hub, with Terminal 1 as a shuttle-only satellite.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 3 | long-haul international carriers | international arrivals/departures | covered connector walk; airside connection checkpoint |
| Terminal 2 | LATAM; GOL; regional/domestic mix | domestic engine; regional South America | covered connector walk; inter-terminal shuttles |
| Terminal 1 | Azul | domestic satellite | shuttle bus only |
São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Map Strategy
- Treat the Terminal 3 → Terminal 2 transfer as a door-to-door walk, not a “300 m” shortcut; plan for the full connector route plus the internal Terminal 2 level changes to reach check-in zones.
- After duty-free and customs, lock onto the first landside decision node (customs exit doors) and commit immediately to the Terminal 2 vector; wrong-way turns here waste the most time.
- Use negative constraints to avoid dead ends: Terminal 1 has no legal pedestrian access, and any Terminal 1 connection is bus-only with high wait-time volatility.
- For rideshare and taxis, navigate to the correct curbside “island/post” on arrivals level and request pickup while still inside; curbside confusion and solicitors punish vague “I’m outside” meetups.
2026 São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Map + Printable PDF
Current layouts still hinge on the Terminal 3 ↔ Terminal 2 connector as the make-or-break link for international-to-domestic trips, while Terminal 1 remains physically separate and shuttle-dependent. Expect the biggest real-world variability at immigration, customs screening, and any re-check lines, then a long walk into Terminal 2’s winged footprint where zones and doors matter for pickups.
2026 São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from Terminal 3 international arrivals exit (post-customs) to the Terminal 2 domestic check-in hall using the signed “connections” route?
Walking is approximately 730 meters from the Terminal 3 international arrivals exit (post-customs sliding doors) to the Terminal 2 domestic check-in hall via the signed connections route. The commonly cited “300 meters” only describes the connector bridge itself, not the full door-to-door path.
| Segment | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 3 arrivals exit → connector entrance | customs exit sliding doors to connector intake | ~150 m |
| connector bridge | glazed bridge with moving walkways | ~300 m |
| Terminal 2 connector exit → check-in hall | connector drop-off (mezzanine) to check-in zones | ~280 m |
Where exactly is the airside boarding-pass scan + security checkpoint for Terminal 2 → Terminal 3 international connections (choke point location inside Terminal 2)?
The choke point is at Terminal 2’s airside east end, in the international-connections corridor near Gates 250–268. It is a controlled entry where staff scan your boarding pass for an international departure and route you straight into an x-ray security screening before you can proceed toward Terminal 3.
| Step | Landmark anchor | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| reach the corridor | Terminal 2 secure-side, east wing | signage reading “Conexão Internacional” / “International Transfer” |
| document control | just before the transfer corridor narrows | boarding-pass scan point with staff podiums/queues |
| security screening | immediately after the scan | x-ray belt + walk-through metal detector bank |
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from Terminal 3 baggage claim to the Terminal 2/3 inter-terminal shuttle stop (landside pickup point)?
Walking is approximately 80 meters from Terminal 3 baggage claim to the Terminal 2/3 inter-terminal shuttle stop at the arrivals curbside island. The shortest path runs from the baggage hall toward the customs channels, out through the arrivals sliding doors, then straight to the curb exit and across the first traffic lane to the central island.
- customs channels exit area as the aiming point from baggage claim
- duty-free maze traversal segment on the way out
- arrivals sliding glass doors as the landside reset point
- first curbside traffic island as the shuttle pickup area
From Terminal 2 arrivals, where is the Terminal 1 shuttle/bus stop (door number/zone + level), and what is the walking distance to it?
No pedestrian access to Terminal 1 exists, so the Terminal 1 transfer must be done by shuttle from Terminal 2 arrivals level (ground floor). The stop is signed as “Transfer Terminal 1” on the arrivals curbside bus-stop islands, separate from city buses and distinct from the Terminal 3 transfer signage.
| Item | Landmark anchor | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| level | Terminal 2 arrivals | ground floor / curbside |
| exact stop ID | arrivals curb bus-stop islands | signage “Transfer Terminal 1” |
| walking distance | arrivals exit doors → island | short curbside walk; door-dependent |
Where is the official rideshare (Uber/99) pickup zone for Terminal 3, and what is the shortest on-foot path from arrivals that avoids the solicitation cluster?
The official Uber/99 pickup is on Terminal 3’s arrivals level (Level 1) at the central curbside island marked for app rides, where the app assigns a specific post/zone. The cleanest path is straight out of the customs exit into the public arrivals hall, then directly through the main sliding doors and across the first taxi/VIP lane to the median island—staying out of the curb edge where solicitors cluster.
| Route step | Landmark anchor | Move |
|---|---|---|
| exit into landside | customs exit sliding doors | continue straight into arrivals hall |
| commit to the main doors | main arrivals sliding doors | avoid drifting to curbside edges |
| cross to the island | first roadway lane | go directly to the median “island” |
| meet at the post | app-ride signage + post numbers | match the Uber/99 assigned post |
Where is the official taxi rank for Terminal 2, and what is the shortest on-foot route from arrivals to the regulated stand?
The official regulated taxi option is the Guarucoop rank/booths at the Terminal 2 arrivals curb, with booths positioned at both the east and west arrivals exits. The shortest route is to follow “Taxi/Guarucoop” signage as soon as you enter the public arrivals corridor, then walk to the blue-and-white Guarucoop booth located by the nearest exits and proceed directly to the adjacent stand.
- use the nearest arrivals exit for your wing to avoid a long terminal-length walk
- look for the Guarucoop booth as the visual marker, not unregulated greeters
- pay at the booth first, then move to the adjacent regulated queue/stand
Where is the free shuttle stop that connects Terminals 2/3 to the Aeroporto–Guarulhos rail station (CPTM Line 13), and which terminal doors does it serve?
The free shuttle to the Aeroporto–Guarulhos rail station stops at the arrivals curbside of Terminals 2 and 3 on the signed bus-stop islands used for airport shuttles. It serves the main arrivals exits across each terminal’s curb frontage, so the correct “door” is the one nearest your arrival wing, then the matching island marked for the station/train shuttle.
- Terminal 2 arrivals curb islands, both east and west sides depending on your wing
- Terminal 3 arrivals curb island, directly outside the main arrivals exit
- bus headsigns typically showing “CPTM” or “Estação Trem” as the identifier
Where is the Airport Bus Service ticket office and platform area in Terminal 2, and what is the exact walking distance from the main arrivals exit?
The Airport Bus Service ticket office and platforms are on Terminal 2’s arrivals level at the east side (Wing D/E) along the curbside bus interface. Walking is approximately 300 meters from the main Terminal 2 arrivals exits on the west side to the bus counters when you arrive at the wrong wing, with the walk running through the public arrivals corridor toward the Terminal 3 direction.
| Origin point | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 arrivals west exits | LATAM-heavy west side | ~300 m |
| Airport Bus Service area | arrivals east, Wing D/E curb | 0 m at arrival wing |
After exiting duty-free in arrivals, what is the first major decision point (turn/branch) on the floorplan that leads to Terminal 2 connections?
The customs exit sliding glass doors are the first major decision point that determines whether you successfully reach Terminal 2 connections. This is where the flow splits into three vectors and where a wrong choice costs the most time because you merge into curbside crowds and have to backtrack.
- left turn from the customs exit doors toward the Terminal 2 connector walkway
- straight ahead from the customs exit doors toward ground transport curbside
- right turn from the customs exit doors toward Terminal 3 check-in access via escalators/elevators
From the Terminal 3 security screening exit, what is the exact walking distance (meters) to the furthest departure gates (end-of-pier worst case)?
Walking is approximately 600 meters from Terminal 3’s central security exit to the furthest end-of-pier gates in the 330–332 area. The worst case is a straight, linear concourse trek where the distance compounds if moving walkways are stopped, so the “gate 330 end” is the practical benchmark for max walk inside Terminal 3.
| Point A | Point B | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| central security exit | end of pier near Gate 330/332 | ~600 m |
Where is the entrance to the inside-airport sleep option (e.g., Fast Sleep / in-terminal hotel access) within the GRU terminal complex, relative to the nearest security checkpoint?
Fast Sleep by Slaviero Hotéis is in Terminal 2 landside on the arrivals level (ground floor) in the east side area (Wing D), outside the secure zone. The nearest security checkpoint is therefore not “next to the rooms” because you must be landside; use the Terminal 2 arrivals public corridor as your anchor and walk east toward the Terminal 3 direction until Fast Sleep signage appears.
- Terminal 2 arrivals public corridor as the starting anchor
- east side (Wing D) as the correct wing to avoid a long cross-terminal walk
- landside-only access as the constraint: exit security before attempting to reach it
In Terminal 3, where are the most sleepable seating zones (long benches / minimal armrests) and their nearest power outlets, as identifiable on a terminal map?
The most sleepable free zones are the Terminal 3–Terminal 2 connector walkway benches and the quieter end-of-pier area near Gate 330 in Terminal 3. On a map, the best anchors are the connector corridor seating runs and the Gate 330 vicinity, where power is typically found at seating pillars/workbench areas rather than in the benches themselves.
- connector walkway seating between Terminal 3 and Terminal 2, nearest outlets at corridor power points
- landside benches near the Mate Shop area on Floor 1, nearest outlets at nearby wall/pillar bases
- airside quiet zone near Gate 330, nearest outlets at gate-area seat pillars and work surfaces
