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Flying Into Sao Paulo's International Airport Is Incredibly Easy
Flying Into Sao Paulo's International Airport Is Incredibly Easy
Michael KelleyApr 9, 2014, 22:36 IST
Despite talk of frantic infrastructure renovations ahead of the 2014 World Cup, I found landing at São Paulo, Brazil's Guarulhos International Airport to be very smooth.Michael Kelley/Business Insider
My experience with international travel is that customs is a bit of a hassle with security checks and various lines. Not so at GRU. Michael Kelley/Business InsiderI showed my tourist visa, and not having any checked bags or anything to declare, strolled right through without a question asked.Michael KelleyThe currency exchange is the first thing upon entering the terminal.Michael Kelley/Business InsiderThe rate is a little more than 200 Brazilian reais for $100.Michael Kelley/Business InsiderThat was it. The terminal, used for international and domestic flights, contains a row of ATMs and three stories of food and boutiques.Michael Kelley/Business InsiderThe most prominent vendor sold spices.Michael Kelley/Business InsiderThe most crowded place was the loterias, where they sell bus cards and lottery tickets.Michael Kelley/Business InsiderThe only problem I had was finding power outlets, which I would discover is a problem in much of the city.Michael Kelley/Business InsiderIn any case, I could have been outside in about 10 minutes after getting off the plane.Michael Kelley/Business InsiderAnd after a half-hour bus ride, I was dropped off in the center of Sao Paulo.Michael Kelley/Business Insider
Michael Kelley will be exploring Brazil for the next two weeks and posting the highlights at Business Insider.
