Is a 45 min layover in Sao Paulo long enough?
Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at CGH (Sao Paulo).
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Congonhas (CGH)?
Solid buffer given the terminal's small size and lack of security re-screening for domestic transfers.
What is the minimum connection time at CGH?
Minimum connection times at Congonhas: Domestic-to-Domestic is 35 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at CGH on an international flight?
45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Congonhas. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. All gates sit within a single, single-level terminal building, so passengers simply walk between wings along a central concourse. There is no airside train or shuttle because the terminal footprint is small enough to cover on foot in a few minutes. Security screening is centralized at terminal entry, so transferring passengers who stay airside typically do not need to re-screen.
How much time do I need for a layover at CGH?
We recommend at least 40 minutes for a comfortable connection at Congonhas. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 12 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 12 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at CGH?
If you miss a connection, LATAM and GOL both have staffed transfer desks in the terminal that can rebook you on the next shuttle flight, which on the Rio-São Paulo route often departs within the hour given high frequency.