Layover time in GRU on MIA-GRU-SDU?
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Layover time in GRU on MIA-GRU-SDU?
I'm on AA on a flight from ORD-MIA-GRU, arriving at 7:05AM.
I'm about to book a separate flight on Azul from GRU-SDU. There's an 8:25AM option. Is this enough time to get between the AA terminal and Azul terminal? Would I have to go through immigration control in GRU, or would that happen at SDU?
Thanks
I'm about to book a separate flight on Azul from GRU-SDU. There's an 8:25AM option. Is this enough time to get between the AA terminal and Azul terminal? Would I have to go through immigration control in GRU, or would that happen at SDU?
Thanks
#4
Join Date: Apr 2012
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And after that, you have to get your bags through customs, which usually involves an X-ray, and occasionally an inspection by hand, and certainly another line.
Also, n.b.: I personally have been refused boarding on a domestic flight in Brazil with less than one full hour before departure.
Why take the chance?
#5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Paris, France
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Three years ago I flew EZE-GRU on 4M and booked a separate ticket GRU-SDU on Webjet, allowing a 3-hour connection. I was travelling with hand-luggage only. Based on that experience, I'd say 2:30 is the minimum if you need to clear immigration at GRU and then re-check-in, especially if you arrive during the morning rush hour (as was my case).