Transfer to/from - São Paulo Congonhas airport (CGH)

Congonhas Airport (CGH) boasts a privileged location within the urban sprawl of São Paulo. This facilitates access via ride-sharing apps and buses, although traffic in the area is usually heavy.

Ride-sharing Apps

Uber and 99 services are very popular. Due to congestion, the airport has established strict rules for passenger pick-up and drop-off.

• Airport Arrivals (Drop-off): Drivers must drop you off exclusively on the Upper Level (Check-in level).
• Airport Departures (Pick-up): To board your vehicle, you must go down to the Lower Level (Basement). Follow the signs indicating "App de Transporte" or "Embarque de Aplicativos". There is a dedicated area to wait for the driver.

Estimated fare: A trip to Avenida Paulista or downtown São Paulo ranges between R$ 30.00 and R$ 70.00, depending on dynamic demand and the type of service.

Executive Buses (Airport Bus Service)

The company EMT operates the executive line connecting Congonhas with Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). It is a comfortable option with air conditioning and luggage space.

Frequency: Daily departures approximately every hour, between 6:20 am and 10:50 pm.

Stop: Lower level, outer curb.

Official schedules and fares

Airline Shuttles (Free)

Major airlines offer free transportation for their passengers connecting to other airports. It is mandatory to present the boarding pass for the connecting flight or the purchase receipt.

GOL and LATAM
Offer transfer between Congonhas (CGH) and Guarulhos (GRU).
Location: Basement of the terminal's south wing.

Azul Linhas Aéreas
Offers transfer between Congonhas (CGH) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) in Campinas.
Location: Basement, near the taxi area.

Regional Buses

There are bus services connecting the airport directly to neighboring cities and the coast, without the need to go to the city's bus terminal (Rodoviária).

Expresso Luxo / Cometa
Connects the airport with the city of Santos (Ponta da Praia) and São Vicente, on the São Paulo coast.
Official Website

Lirabus (VB Transportes)
Connects the airport with the city of Campinas (Multimodal Terminal and Largo do Pará).
Official Website

Taxis

Taxi service at Congonhas is regulated and strategically located on the Lower Level (Basement), at the exit of the arrivals area. You will find queue organizers who will direct you to a vehicle.

Categories:
There are different types of service with differentiated rates:
- Common: Standard vehicles, most economical rate.
- Special (Red and White): More spacious vehicles, intermediate rate.
- Luxury (Black): High-end vehicles, highest rate.

Estimated Fares:
Prices operate on a meter. Keep in mind that "Bandeira 2" (Flag 2 - night rate, Sundays, and holidays) increases the fare by 20-30%.

• To Downtown (Sé / República): R$ 50.00 - R$ 70.00.
• To Avenida Paulista: R$ 45.00 - R$ 60.00.

Taxi + Metro Combination

A strategy widely used by locals to avoid São Paulo's heavy traffic and save money is to combine a short taxi ride with the metro network.

The Route:
1. Take a taxi from the airport to São Judas Station (Line 1 - Blue). It is a short trip of about 10-15 minutes.
Estimated taxi cost: R$ 25.00 - R$ 35.00.
2. At São Judas, board the metro toward Tucuruvi to go downtown.
Metro Cost: R$ 5.00 (current single fare).

More public transport info (Aena)