Congonhas-São Paulo Airport

Welcome to Congonhas Airport, the central heartbeat of Brazil’s aviation network. Located just 10 kilometers from the heart of the southern hemisphere's largest city, Congonhas is more than just a transit point; it is a legendary…

We begin our tour in the main check-in hall. This long, bustling space is the first point of contact for thousands of passengers every day. …

After passing through security, you enter the main boarding lounge. The upper level is dedicated to Gates 1 through 12, which are equipped with 'Fingers' or passenger boarding bridges. …

If your flight is departing from Gates 13 through 22, you will need to descend to the lower level. This is the 'Remote Boarding' area, where passengers do not have direct access to the aircraft through a bridge. …

When you arrive at Congonhas, you are funneled through a long, semi-circular corridor that leads to the baggage claim area. This corridor has a distinct 'Meia-Lua' (May-ah Loo-ah), or half-moon shape, which some say is…

Exiting the terminal, you find yourself in the ground transport hub. This is a multi-level area where the airport meets the street. …

We conclude our tour at the most modern addition to the Congonhas complex: the Line 17-Gold monorail station. After over a decade of anticipation and construction, this new link finally brings direct rail access to the airport. …

As our exploration of Congonhas Airport concludes, take a moment to look back at the terminal building and the aircraft lining up for departure. We have journeyed from the 1930s check-in hall to the high-tech remote gates and the…