São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Terminal 1 Map (Most Up-To-Date)
GRU Terminal 1 is a compact, mostly single-level domestic terminal with a straight, curb-facing frontage and short internal walks, but it sits physically apart from the main passenger buildings. Within São Paulo’s primary airport hub, Terminal 1 runs like a separate node: arrivals spill directly to the curb, check-in is linear, and departures funnel quickly into a tight gate area. The critical orientation is landside—everything hinges on finding the inter-terminal shuttle curb fast.
Map Table
| Zone | Function | Connection | Walk Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrivals Level (ground) | baggage claim, curb access | inter-terminal shuttle, rideshare | Arrivals exit → shuttle: <50 m |
| Check-in hall (landside) | Azul domestic check-in | security entry | counters → security: 50–100 m |
| Post-security departures | holding lounge | bus-to-plane gates (100-series) | security → far gate: ~150 m |
| Terminal 3 arrivals curb (drop-off) | shuttle drop | vertical transfer to departures | Arrivals (L1) → check-in (L3): +2 floors |
São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Terminal 1 Map Strategy
- Treat Terminal 1 as non-walkable from Terminals 2/3: go straight to the Arrivals curb (ground level) and lock onto the “Transfer / Shuttle” signage before you leave the doors.
- Assume the shuttle is a loop, not direct service: CPTM → T1 → T2 → T3, so T1 → T3 always includes a Terminal 2 stop and dwell time.
- At Terminal 3, plan the vertical gap: shuttle drops at Arrivals (Level 1), but international check-in sits up on Departures (Level 3), so budget elevator/escalator time and crowd friction.
- For Terminal 1 departures, expect bus-to-plane boarding: from security, follow the short corridor to the 100-series boarding area and arrive earlier than “normal” because the last apron bus can depart before the aircraft leaves.
2026 São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Terminal 1 Map + Printable PDF
Terminal 1 remains an Azul-only domestic facility with a “remote stand” boarding model, so the map needs to emphasize two things: the curbside transfer points and the post-security path to bus gates. Ongoing disruption risk shows up as crowding and tight holding areas, not long corridors—expect pinch points at the shuttle curb and at security during peak banks.
2026 São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport Terminal 1 Map Guide
What is the exact location (door + level) of the inter-terminal shuttle bus stop at Terminal 1?
The inter-terminal shuttle stop is on the Arrivals Level (ground floor / Level 0), directly outside the main arrivals exit doors of Terminal 1. It sits on the curb immediately after you pass the sliding glass doors from the arrivals/baggage-claim hall.
From inside Terminal 1, follow “Transfer / Shuttle” signs toward Arrivals, then walk straight to the primary curb frontage. The boarding point is not accessible from the check-in counters without going outside—exit through the arrivals doors, turn to the curb lane in front of the terminal, and look for the orange/blue airport wayfinding that marks shuttle/transfer service.
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from Terminal 1 arrivals exit to the inter-terminal shuttle bus boarding point?
Walking from the Terminal 1 arrivals exit doors to the inter-terminal shuttle boarding point takes under 50 meters. The shuttle curb is immediately outside the sliding glass doors of the arrivals/baggage-claim exit.
Because Terminal 1’s frontage is short and linear, you do not cross long vestibules or interior corridors—your “walk” is basically door-to-curb. The practical variable is curbside crowding: if people are queued with luggage along the arrivals lane, you may weave through them, but the boarding point remains within the same curb section directly in front of the arrivals exit.
What is the exact shuttle route sequence (stop order) after boarding from Terminal 1 (which terminals/stops occur before the next drop-off)?
The shuttle route after boarding at Terminal 1 runs in a fixed loop: Terminal 1 → Terminal 2 → Terminal 3. Terminal 2 is always the intermediate stop before Terminal 3 when you board at Terminal 1.
| Board at | Next stop | Then | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | no bypass of T2; dwell time at T2 |
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | — | shortest leg from T1 |
This matters most for T1 → T3 transfers: even if your target is Terminal 3, the bus enters Terminal 2’s arrivals curb first, loads/unloads, then continues to Terminal 3.
What is the exact drop-off point at Terminal 3 for the inter-terminal shuttle (which curb/entrance), measured as a walking distance to international check-in?
The inter-terminal shuttle drops at Terminal 3 on the Arrivals Level curb (Level 1), at the arrivals roadway frontage directly outside the Terminal 3 arrivals entrances. It is a curbside set-down, not a departures-level drop.
From that curb, reaching international check-in requires entering Terminal 3 and going up two levels to the Departures check-in floor (Level 3) via the main elevator/escalator banks near the arrivals hall. The dominant friction is vertical transfer and crowding; the map-critical instruction is “Arrivals curb (L1) → inside → up to Departures (L3).”
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from Terminal 1 check-in counters to the security checkpoint entrance used for departures?
Walking from the Terminal 1 check-in counters to the departures security checkpoint is about 50–100 meters. The span depends on where you start in the Azul counter line, but the hall is compact and the security entrance sits at the far end of the same linear check-in space.
From the center of the Azul check-in zone, head toward the single security screening entry at the end of the public hall where queues typically form. If you’re at the farthest counters, you’ll cover closer to the 100-meter end; if you’re near the middle counters, it’s closer to 50 meters. The walk is usually under 2 minutes, but the bottleneck is the security queue spilling back toward the check-in area during peak domestic departure waves.
What is the exact location of the bus-to-plane / remote-stand boarding gates for Terminal 1 departures (which corridor/level), as a mapped route from security?
Bus-to-plane remote-stand boarding is mandatory at Terminal 1; there are no jet bridges. The remote-stand boarding gates sit on the Ground Level in the post-security departures area, clustered as the 100-series gate doors reached by a short corridor from the security exit.
After you clear the departures security checkpoint, walk straight into the compact departures lounge, then follow the main interior corridor that funnels passengers toward the gate doors. The boarding process happens at the gate doors inside the terminal: boarding passes scan at the 100-series gates, then you exit through those doors to the apron-bus loading point immediately outside. Stay oriented on the gate-number screens above the corridor and the queue lanes forming at the gate doors.
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from Terminal 1 security exit to the farthest common departure gate/boarding area inside Terminal 1?
Walking from the Terminal 1 security exit to the farthest common departure gate/boarding area is about 150 meters. The far end of the 100-series gate cluster sits only a short corridor-length away from the security outflow.
From the security exit, continue straight into the departures holding lounge, then follow the main internal corridor toward the last set of 100-series gate doors (where boarding queues typically form). Even at a slow pace with carry-ons, the distance is small compared with Terminal 3; the real timing risk comes from crowd density at the gate doors and the bus-to-plane flow, not from the walk itself.
What is the exact location of the closest food options in Terminal 1 (pre-security), mapped as distance from the main check-in zone?
Pre-security food at Terminal 1 is minimal and typically limited to small kiosk-style options near the landside public hall rather than a dedicated food court. The closest option is usually within the same landside hall as the Azul check-in counters, reached with a short walk from the center of the check-in zone.
Because landside choices are sparse, the practical “map move” is to treat Terminal 1 as a food-light terminal: if you need a real meal, plan to eat in Terminals 2 or 3 before you transfer, or wait until post-security in Terminal 1 where the better-known options sit inside the restricted departures area.
What is the exact location of the nearest restrooms relative to the inter-terminal shuttle boarding point at Terminal 1 (distance in meters)?
The nearest restrooms are inside the Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall, about 30–50 meters from the curbside shuttle stop. They sit just inside the building near the baggage-claim/arrivals exit area rather than out on the curb.
From the shuttle boarding curb, face the terminal and re-enter through the same sliding glass doors used by arriving passengers. Stay in the public arrivals hall beside the baggage-claim exit flow; the restroom doors are typically along the interior wall adjacent to that exits zone. If you’ve already stepped outside to wait with luggage, budget a short backtrack because curbside crowding can slow re-entry even though the distance is small.
What is the exact rideshare (Uber/ride-app) pickup point for Terminal 1, mapped as distance from arrivals exit?
Rideshare pickup for Terminal 1 is on the Arrivals Level curb in the signed “App Rides / Transporte por Aplicativo” zone, typically 20–60 meters from the main arrivals exit doors. Pickup is not at Departures; it is geofenced to the arrivals curb frontage.
Exit Terminal 1 through the arrivals sliding doors, then follow curbside signage for ride-app pickup along the arrivals lane. The pickup zone is usually positioned toward one end of the arrivals curb (rather than directly centered at the doors), so expect a short curb-walk with luggage to reach the marked app-ride area and avoid the taxi queue lanes.
