Changing Terminals at GRU for Connecting International Flights, Sao Paulo
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 41
Changing Terminals at GRU for Connecting International Flights, Sao Paulo
A quick question about Changing Terminals at GRU, Sao Paulo.
My impression is that there is a corridor between the two terminals in international transit, and that is is not necessary to go thru immigration or customs for international flight connections. Is that correct?
Also, how for this time are we talking about between terminals assuming one has already got the boarding pass on arrival, and baggage checked thru?
Any advice would be most appreciated?
My impression is that there is a corridor between the two terminals in international transit, and that is is not necessary to go thru immigration or customs for international flight connections. Is that correct?
Also, how for this time are we talking about between terminals assuming one has already got the boarding pass on arrival, and baggage checked thru?
Any advice would be most appreciated?
#2
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Programs: AA / AV
Posts: 647
Yes, there is a connection between the two terminals; you can go between them without immigration and customs if you already have your boarding pass and do not need to retrieve your bags.
It is a 15min transit (including time for your orientation, as a first time visitor), easy walk.
It is a 15min transit (including time for your orientation, as a first time visitor), easy walk.
#4
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,188
When you get off the plane, as you walk with the other passengers, before descending to Immigration, there should be people asking if you are international transit (transito internaçional). Just show the boarding pass for your next flight. They'll direct you where to go. You won't likely be alone.
I think the limit is something like 8-10 hours, after which you'd need to have a visa and wouldn't be considered transit. You can confirm things with your airline. Your first airline will check for visas, so be sure they are clear on you being able to transit or they won't let you on the plane. Make sure your bags will be transferred (i.e., the two airlines have an interline agreement for the transfer of bags, which is normally the case).
Options for good or drink are pretty poor within the airport's secure areas.
I think the limit is something like 8-10 hours, after which you'd need to have a visa and wouldn't be considered transit. You can confirm things with your airline. Your first airline will check for visas, so be sure they are clear on you being able to transit or they won't let you on the plane. Make sure your bags will be transferred (i.e., the two airlines have an interline agreement for the transfer of bags, which is normally the case).
Options for good or drink are pretty poor within the airport's secure areas.
#6
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,188
International to international flight? If so, I think your bags will be transferred, especially if it's the same airline, but you should confirm with them. If international to domestic, you need to get your bags after Immigation, go through Customs and take your bags to a transit desk (outside security). If domestic to international, your bags should be transferred, but you may have to exit security to collect your boarding pass at the airline's check-in counter.
#7
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Posts: 312
If it´s international to international your bags will be delivered to the final destination and you just need to take the internal connection to your departure gate ( assuming you already have a BP for that leg ).
GRU has 2 terminals divided in 4 wings ( A, B in terminal 1 and C,D in terminal 2 )... walking from A to D is about 10 minutes.
There´s a separate terminal, but that´s for domestic flights only.
GRU has 2 terminals divided in 4 wings ( A, B in terminal 1 and C,D in terminal 2 )... walking from A to D is about 10 minutes.
There´s a separate terminal, but that´s for domestic flights only.
#8
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 6
GRU transfer terminals
My colleague and I are heading back to the US st SAO's GRU airport. I leave from Terminal 2 (Avianca) and they leave from Terminal 3 (United). Is there a way to go through security in one terminal and walk over to the other without going through immigration/security again? We will have at least an hour or two to kill and have access to the lounges.
#9
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 159
just want to check that the info above from 2012 is still current now. we are flying IAD-GRU-AEP (DC to Buenos Aires), have 3:30 hr in GRU. 1) no need to go thru passport control? just land in GRU and proceed to transit area? 2) bags should be checked all the way to AEP (at least UA and JJ used to interline) so no need to go get bags and recheck?
thanks for any info!
thanks for any info!
#12
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 159
just want to check that the info above from 2012 is still current now. we are flying IAD-GRU-AEP (DC to Buenos Aires), have 3:30 hr in GRU. 1) no need to go thru passport control? just land in GRU and proceed to transit area? 2) bags should be checked all the way to AEP (at least UA and JJ used to interline) so no need to go get bags and recheck?
thanks for any info!
thanks for any info!
#13
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: ZRH
Programs: LX-SEN, KL-Gold, BA-Gold, LA-Comodoro
Posts: 94
Quick Question: AV in J from UIO-BOG to GRU, afterwards GRU-ZRH on LX in J. Seperate tickets. Online-check in for LX flight shouldnt be a problem. Interline Agreement between AV and LX not an issue too, I guess. Will I be able to check-in my bags through for UIO-BOG-GRU (Ticket 1)-ZRH (Ticket 2)?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#14
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 11
Quick question, a bit off-topic: how are the lounges in GRU? I have Priority Pass, and will have to kill about 6 hours connecting from int to domestic on the way in, domestic to int on the way out.
What are my options? (Website for Priority Pass and GRU website info doesn't match...)
Thanks!
What are my options? (Website for Priority Pass and GRU website info doesn't match...)
Thanks!
#15
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: British Airways Gold
Posts: 2,635
Quick Question: AV in J from UIO-BOG to GRU, afterwards GRU-ZRH on LX in J. Seperate tickets. Online-check in for LX flight shouldnt be a problem. Interline Agreement between AV and LX not an issue too, I guess. Will I be able to check-in my bags through for UIO-BOG-GRU (Ticket 1)-ZRH (Ticket 2)?
Thanks.
Thanks.