Never been there before, so is there anything to do as in leave the airport and go see something nearby? Or is it in the middle of nowhere and I should just stay in the airport?<BR>Thanks - I'm not travel-unwise, so leaving the airport would not be a big deal.

Hello, <BR><BR>I have been in Guarulhos Airport several times, one time I did the same you wanted to do:<BR>I left the airport with my friend who is living in SP by car, ..<BR>as she does not live very near and the airport is far from the city centre too...it took us about 1 and a half hour to arrive at her home,...<BR>then the way back can be a little dangerous, because nobody knows how traffic will be...!<BR>Well, I wouldn't do that anymore, just staying there at the airport, waiting for connection is a little more safe!<BR>If you want to go out of the airport, to see a little of the city, take the "Airport Service" buses out of the building, ..they are more cheap than taxis and normally very safe, air-conditioned and you'll be in the centre in about 40 minutes I think!<BR>(when I went last time, they were about 14 Reais /person)<BR><BR>Hope this could help you??<BR>Greetings <BR>and have a nice stay in Brazil...<BR><BR>Evelyn<BR><BR><BR><BR>

Listen Evelyn

<BR>Traffic can be very heavy going to and from the airport, so it can be nerve wracking if you are trying to catch a flight. And it does take a long time to get into city center. So if you only have a 6 hour layover and you plan on going into Sao Paulo - over 2 hours may be spent in a traffic jam. Not a relaxing way to spend a layover. <BR><BR>I would suggest taking a cab to the Marriott which is only 10 minutes from the airport, get a day room, catch up on sleep, take a shower, use the hotel gym, watch a movie, have a nice meal in the restaurant and go back to catch your next flight. <BR>

Well I have to say that Jill has a very good suggestion for a 6 hour layover, Thanks. I usually just have an hour and a half layover, its very boring in the airport. The last time I even tried to do some duty free shopping but since it wasn't my final destination they wouldn't allow me to purchase anything. Then I found a snack stand which sold beer at 8 o'clock in the morning or so. Thats where I spent my time, then it went quickly, its called cerveja and Brahma is my favorite brand.