Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport was, from 1985, the largest airport in Brazil and the gateway for visitors to the country. The airport at Rio, however, is once again gaining ascendance, but Guarulhos continues to see much traffic. It has two terminals, with a third under construction and serves about 30 airlines. www.infraero.gov.br
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The two terminals are located close enough together for passengers to access them on foot.
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Taxi: Prepaid radio taxis serve the terminals.
Bus: The airport bus connects with Congonhas Domestic Airport and the city center, there is also an executive city bus for which tickets should be purchased in advance on the Arrivals floor. There is also a shuttle minibus service which runs to the city center (journey time to the city center: 30-50 minutes for all methods of transport).
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Long- and short-term parking is available at the airport.
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Money and communications: Banks with bureau de change facilities and ATMs are located at the airport. There is also 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.
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Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information counters on the Arrivals floor of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: +55 (0)11 6445 2380). The Caesar Business Hotel International Airport (tel: +55 (0)11 3491 4300), Sao Paulo Airport Marriott Hotel (tel: +55 (0)11 6468 0400) and the Hotel Monaco Residence (tel: +55 (0)11 6468 7222) are located five to ten minutes from the airport. Sao Paulo and Guarulhos hotels include the Sao Paulo Hilton (tel: +55 (0)11 3156 4300), Novotel (tel: +55 (0)11 6224 4000) and Sheraton Mofarrej Hotel (tel: +55 (0)11 3253 5544).
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Facilities for disabled travelers include ramped access and elevators, adapted toilets and telephones.
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Business facilities (telephone, fax machines and computers) are available on the Departures floor of the administration building (fax: +55 (0)11 6445 3173 or 6412 3335). As well as VIP lounges, there are two conference rooms that can each accommodate 80-100 people.
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