Taxis and Uber from Congonhas to Ibirapuera Park or the center take 15–30 minutes depending on traffic. The airport has no metro connection.
Things to do at Congonhas Airport (CGH)
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At the airport
Things to do in Congonhas Airport
Congonhas Airport sits inside São Paulo itself — one of the most convenient urban airports in South America. The city's Ibirapuera Park (São Paulo's answer to Central Park) with world-class museums and an outdoor amphitheater is 15 minutes away. The Pinacoteca do Estado — Brazil's oldest art museum in a beautifully restored Luz station complex — and the Liberdade Japanese neighborhood are easily accessible. São Paulo's restaurant scene is one of South America's finest.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Congonhas Airport
- São Paulo traffic is notoriously heavy during rush hours (7–10 AM, 5–8 PM) — add significant buffer time.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at CGH
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Congonhas Airport (CGH). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.