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
- 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
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What 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.
- City of São Paulo (taxi service area)
- Airports
- Your route
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