São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

São Paulo is served by the Guarulhos International Airport, also known as Cumbica, located 30 kilometres northeast of the city. Blue air-conditioned EMTU buses operate between the airport and the city centre. The buses stop at Tietê bus terminal, Praça da República, the major hotels along Avenida Paulista, Brooklin Novo, Barra Funda, and Congonhas. The journey to Avenida Paulista takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. The buses leave every 30-90 minutes. A cheaper option is to take a bus to Bresser metro station and then take a train to the city centre. You can also take a blue and white taxi or request an Uber. Congonhas airport is located 14 kilometres south of São Paulo's city centre (a 30-minute drive) serving domestic airlines.

• Web:

  www.gru.com.br/en

• Address:

  São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo

Taxi

Taxis in São Paulo are white. You can either hail one on the street, call for one, or find a taxi at marked points around the city. Here are a few taxi companies in São Paulo: Use Taxi (+55 11 5582 2000), Call Taxi São Paulo (+55 11 2101 3030) und Coopertax (+55 11 2095 6000). Another option for lower fares is the rideshare company Uber.

Buses

São Paulo has an extensive public transport system. Bus services are frequent and cover the entire city, but congestion can sometimes make travelling slow. With stops clearly marked, bus routes are easy to find. There are different tickets to suit your needs.

• Web:

  www.sptrans.com.br

Electricity

The voltage in São Paulo is 127 V. Some hotels might have 220 V outlets. Plugs: type N (3 round prongs).

Metro

São Paulo's metro system is efficient and easy to use. There are six lines and nearly 100 subway stations. The network covers most of the city's attractions and will help you save time escaping the chaotic traffic of the city. The metro in São Paulo runs every day from 4:40 am to midnight.

• Web:

  www.metro.sp.gov.br/index.aspx

Pharmacy

Pharmacies, called farmácias or drogarias, can be found throughout the entire city. Most pharmacies will deliver 24 hours a day, usually for a small surcharge. Ask your concierge for the nearest one. A few pharmacies in São Paulo that are open 24 hours. Drogasil in Consolação is one of them.

• Address:

  Drogasil, Rua Augusta, Consolação, São Paulo

• Phone:

  +55 11 94129 6331

• Opening hours:

  24/7