Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport – CGH Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport is one of the four public commercial airports catering the air service requirements of Sao Paulo, Brazil. It has an airport code of CGH and is named after the former Villa Congonhas where it is located. The airport is owned by Sao Paulo but being operated by Infraero. Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport is one of the five airports in Brazil with slot restriction, only allowing a maximum of 30 air operations per hour. In 2017, CGH-Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport has boarded nearly 21 million passengers and has loaded 50 metric tons of cargo shipments. The airport may not be the biggest airport in Brazil but it offers better options in terms of restaurants, VIP lounges and plenty of shopping stalls.
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The Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport has two has asphalt runways and its passenger terminal’s central hall is an example of Sao Paulo’s modern architecture. The airports is being served by six airline companies including Azul Brazilian Airlines, Flapper, Gol Transportes Aeros, LATAM Brasil, Passaredo Linhas Aereas and Gol Transportes Aeros operated by TwoFlex, each carrying passengers all over Brazil. Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport also serves the nearby cities of Diadema, Sao Caetano do Sul and Taboao da Serra.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Hotel Ibis Sao Paulo Congonhas is a 3-star hotel located just five-minute walk from Sao Paulo-Congonhas Airport (CGH). This modern hotel offers minimalist rooms, international restaurants and 24-hour airport shuttle service. Other nearby hotels from the airport are the Melia Ibirapuera and the cozy Hotel Saville.
Governor Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is an international public that also caters the aviation needs of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
