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ShareSmoking at São Paulo - Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Airport Rating
Before Security Smoking
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.
After Security Smoking
Terminal 1
No smoking, or info on smoking areas.
Terminal 2
No smoking, or info on smoking areas.
Terminal 3 (International)
2025, February update from Vangelis.: Price to enter the hotel for accessing the smoking area has increased to 39 US dollars or 210BRL
Update from Sasha, January 2023: Price for smoker's garden in Tryp Hotel now 35 USD.
Update from Andy S., Dec 2019: Inside TRYP
Hotel in terminal 3 they have a Garden where Smoking is allowed.
Admittance Fee US $ 25.00 or 75.00 Reals.
You can smoke at Sao Paulo airport terminal 3.
You have to follow signs to the hotel and pay 25 USD then they have
an outdoor garden which you can smoke in.
Discovered smoking area inside Terminal 3
after security check in, Bleriot Bar (Smoking Lounge) - Pier
Terminal 3. Entry fee to smoking terrace is 20 USD for unlimited
time. 30/13/3017
Update from Bruno, 19th July 2019: There is a
smoking area inside terminal 3 at Tryp hotel. You must go inside of
the hotel and pay 20 dollars to access.
For connecting flights you may need to enter Brazil and smoke outside terminal then go through Security again for your flight.
Further Information
São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is Brazil’s largest and busiest airport, serving as the primary international gateway to São Paulo and one of the most important aviation hubs in South America. Opened in 1985 and located in the municipality of Guarulhos, it operates under the name Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport and is commonly referred to as Cumbica due to the nearby district and Air Force base. The airport features two long asphalt runways—measuring 3,000 and 3,700 meters—and handles more passengers, aircraft operations, and cargo than any other airport in the country. Since 2012, GRU has been operated by a consortium including Invepar, Airports Company South Africa, and Infraero, and it maintains strict slot controls with a maximum of 45 operations per hour. Its strong performance has earned global recognition for punctuality, making it a standout among major international airports.