• Address: Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, Infraero, PO Box 3061, Guarulhos, Sao Paulo 07141-970, Brazil
• Location: The airport is located 25km (18 miles) northeast of Sao Paulo and linked by the Ayrton Senna and Presidente Dutra highways
• Airport code: GRU
• Number of terminals: 2
• Website: www.infraero.gov.br
• Time zone: GMT - 2 (GMT - 3 between Apr-Oct)

INFORMATION AND HELP DESKS: There are tourist information desks (tel: (0)11 6445 2380 or 6445 4029) on the Arrivals floor of Terminals 1 and 2; there are also two Infraero information counters in both terminals.

AIRPORT FACILITIES: Money and communications: Banks with bureau de change facilities are located at the airport. There is a 24-hour post office in Terminal 1. Eating and drinking: Restaurants selling refreshments are available in both terminals. Shopping: Shops including duty-free are available in both terminals. Other facilities: First aid facilities and pharmacies are located in both terminals.

DISABLED FACILITIES: Facilities for disabled travellers include ramped access and lifts, adapted toilets and telephones.

CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES: Business facilities (telephone, fax machines and computers) are available 0800-1700 on the Departures floor of the administration building (fax: (0)11 6445 3173 or 6412 3335). As well as VIP lounges, there are two conference rooms that can each accommodate 80-100 people.

CAR HIRE: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Localiza Rent a Car, Interlocadora and Unidas Rent a Car.

CAR PARKING: Long- and short-term parking is available at the airport.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: To reach the airport, take either the Ayrton Senna or Presidente Dutra highway.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Road: Taxi: Prepaid radio taxis serve the terminals. Bus: The airport bus connects with Congonhas airport and the city centre, leaving every 30 minutes; there is also an executive city bus for which tickets should be purchased in advance on the Arrivals floor (journey time to the city centre: 30-50 minutes for all methods of transport). There is also a shuttle minibus service (journey time to the city centre: 30-50 minutes).

AIRPORT HOTELS: Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information counters on the Arrivals floor of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: (0)11 6445 2380). The Caesar Park, Caesar Business Hotel and Marriot Hotel are located approximately five minutes from the airport. Sao Paulo and Guarulhos hotels include the Hilton, Novotel and Sheraton.