GRU
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
São Paulo, BR
Security · Predicted
5min
For departing passengers
Immigration · Predicted
10min
For arriving passengers
Check-in
4min
For departing passengers
Status
Normal
Data quality
Ctier
Location
São Paulo
Security · today · typical by hour
Estimated Fast · steady Fast all day
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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
Current Wait Times
Premium
Quiet
Security severity
Fast
Immigration severity
Fast
Check-in severity
Fast
Security
Predicted0–9 min
5 min
Immigration
Predicted4–14 min
10 min
Traffic Score79
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Total Queue Time Estimate
CombinedSecurity
5
min
Immigration
10
min
Total
15
min
Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding
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Aviation Weather · METAR
VFR
Clear skies · good visibility
Clear skies · good visibility
Wind
3 kt
WNW
Visibility
—SM
0510+
Ceiling
Clear
No clouds
Temp
—C
Dew —
Planning & Preparation
Airport Information
Tips for Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
- Arrive at least 150 minutes before your flight to allow time for check-in, security, and immigration.
- Security is typically busiest 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Midday flights (11 AM-2 PM) usually have the shortest queues.
- Check in online and use mobile boarding passes to skip the check-in counter and head straight to security.
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically have the lightest passenger traffic. Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings are usually the busiest.
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GRU Airport FAQs
For Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport in São Paulo, arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. Current wait times show approximately 5 minutes for security and 10 minutes for immigration, so plan accordingly.
The queue index at Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport indicates overall airport congestion levels based on security, immigration, and check-in wait times. A low queue index (under 30%) means smooth operations, moderate (30-70%) suggests normal traffic, and high (over 70%) indicates busy conditions with longer waits.
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport offers various amenities including TSA PreCheck and Clear for expedited security, lounges, dining and shopping, currency exchange, free WiFi, and ground transportation options. Premium travelers can access airline lounges with Priority Pass or credit card memberships.
Terminal connections at Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport vary by airport. Most large airports offer free shuttle services, AirTrain or automated people movers, and walking paths. Check the airport map or information desk for the fastest route between terminals.
Airport Lounges
17 loungesAmerican Airlines Admirals Club
Terminal 3Airside
Bleriot Bar & Lounge
Terminal 3Airside
Bleriot Bar and Lounge
Terminal 2Airside
Bradesco Cartões Lounge
Terminal 2, DomesticAirside
Espaco Banco Safra
Terminal 3Airside
Quick Info
Busiest Months
JulAugDec
Peak Hours
6-9 AM7min
11 AM-2 PM4min
4-7 PM7min
Quick Tips
- Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
- Check-in online to save time
When to Arrive
Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
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Security wait times at Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) currently average 5 minutes. Check-in typically takes 38 minutes, and immigration processing averages 10 minutes.
Last updated: July 11, 2026
About Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) serves São Paulo in Brazil. Travelers flying through GRU should plan for variable security wait times depending on time of day and season.
International travelers arriving at GRU should plan ahead for immigration processing. Have your passport and any required visa documents ready before reaching the immigration desk to speed up processing.
The busiest travel periods at GRU are Jul, Aug, Dec. During these months, wait times can be 30-50% longer than average. Arriving early is always recommended during busy periods.