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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our São Paulo Congonhas Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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I had my sleeping bag with me so i just laid it out behind the information desk on the 1st floor. i had an excellent sleep. – Mohammed
CGH Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at São Paulo Congonhas Airport.
What to Expect
The large, busy terminal at São Paulo Congonhas Airport (code: CGH) handles domestic routes. Amenities include a variety of shops and eateries, including a few that are open 24 hours. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Congonhas Airport
Based on a recent review, travellers should have no problems camping out here overnight. The area near Starbucks is a popular sleep spot. For uninterrupted sleep, one hotel is within walking distance, and additional hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Congonhas Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
A reader tells us “CGH is NOT open 24/7. It’s working hours are from 6am to 10pm.” (August 2024)
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near São Paulo Congonhas Airport:
- Ibis São Paulo Congonhas – Connected to the airport grounds by a walkway over the roadway. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Slim São Paulo Congonhas -Free airport shuttle on weekdays. » Check Rates
- Transamerica Executive Congonhas – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Congonhas Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program.
- Advantage VIP Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Landside, Ground Level. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us, “There are drinking fountains near the bathrooms throughout the airport, free of charge.” (August 2024)
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, there were a variety of food concessions. We have no details about 24 hour food options. If you know, click here to update guide.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Malex – Location: Landside, South Wing – Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Mobile Charging
A reader tells us, “there are plenty of power outlets to charge mobile devices: some are on the walls and some are on the chairs spread over waiting lounges.” (August 2024)
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Congonhas Airport. Connect to the “.AEROPORTO-WIFI-GRATIS-AENA” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Machines are operated by Banco 24 Horas, Banco Real, Unibanco, HSBC, Itaú, and Santander. Fees may apply; check with your bank for international withdrawal limits and charges.
- Baby Care Facilities – A diaper changing room is available.
- Currency Exchange – Cotação Exchange is located landside on the first floor.
- Duty-Free and Shopping – Duty-free and a small selection of shops are available.
- Information Desk – An information desk is available to assist travellers.
- Medical Services – First aid services are available.
- Pharmacy – Drogaria São Carlos is available landside in the South Wing.
- Post Office – A post office is available.
- Travel Agencies – Several travel agencies operate on site, including ABAV, BBTur, and Sweet Way.
Bus
Buses are available to connect to the Guarulhos Airport. If you are in downtown Congonhas, some buses pass by close to the airport. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the SPTrans website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies are available at Congonhas Airport: Avis • Hertz • Localiza • Unidas.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Metro
The closest metro station to the airport is Tietê (Line 1 – Blue). From there, a bus will be required to get to the airport. While Tiete is the closest, other stations also provide a direct connection to the airport via bus: Barra Funda (Line 3 – Red), República (Line 3 – Red) and Tatuapé (Line 3 – Red).
Taxi
Taxis are readily available outside the terminal.
Last updated: 2026-03-24
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.