Taxi from Vila Madalena to Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)

A taxi from Vila Madalena to Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) costs about BRL 166.42 on a weekday and BRL 212.78 at night (33.0 km, about 49 min). From the official São Paulo taxi tariff in force since 11 August 2025, checked 3 November 2026.

Fare

Weekday daytime · metered BRL 166.42 BRL 164.80 in light traffic · BRL 170.75 in heavy 33.0 km · about 49 min
Pick-up charge, Bandeira 1 (Monday to Saturday, 06:00 to 20:00)Anexo I da Portaria SMT.GAB nº 43/2025 (tabela de preços)
BRL 6.55
Bandeira 1 (Monday to Saturday, 06:00 to 20:00): 32.19 km, 5.8 min in slow trafficAnexo I da Portaria SMT.GAB nº 43/2025 (tabela de preços)
BRL 159.87
Total, typical traffic
BRL 166.42
  • Táxi Luxo charges more: R$ 9,83 to start, R$ 7,20 per km (R$ 9,36 on bandeira 2) and R$ 83,25 an hour.
  • Trips that end outside the city, such as at Guarulhos airport, are priced on the city meter here; taxis picking up at Guarulhos run on Guarulhos rates.
  • The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.

Through the day

WhenTypical fareLight to heavy trafficWhat changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 BRL 166.42 BRL 164.80–BRL 170.75 The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 BRL 166.42 BRL 164.80–BRL 170.75 Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30 BRL 212.78 BRL 212.27–BRL 214.14 Bandeira 2 (20:00 to 06:00, Sundays and holidays)
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 BRL 166.42 BRL 164.80–BRL 170.75 Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Vila Madalena
The bohemian quarter of bars, galleries and street art around Beco do Batman, busy until late.
Drop-off: Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Guarulhos airport is in the neighbouring city, about 25 km north-east of the centre. São Paulo taxis take you there on the meter; taxis picking up there charge Guarulhos rates.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Vila Madalena to Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)?
About BRL 166.42 on a weekday in the daytime, BRL 164.80 to BRL 170.75 depending on traffic, for 33.0 km (about 49 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?
The meter: BRL 6.55 to start, then BRL 4.80 per km.
Which surcharges apply?
None on a weekday in the daytime.
Does the time of day change the fare?
Weekday rush hour: about BRL 166.42; Night: about BRL 212.78; Weekend afternoon: about BRL 166.42.

Route

Usually via Rodovia Presidente Dutra (BR116) and Rodovia Hélio Smidt (SP019). Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

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