GRU → Faria Lima
Faria Lima in 11 minutes.
Faria Lima is the highest-cost office market in Brazil. An 11-minute eVTOL transfer from GRU is one of the most lucrative early-eVTOL routes in Latin America.
11 min
eVTOL at launch
R$720–R$1,020
est. launch fare
33 km
straight-line distance
55–115 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the GRU → Faria Lima transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
11 min
R$2,200–R$3,500
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
55–115 min
R$160–R$240
eVTOL — at launch
11 min
R$720–R$1,020
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
11 min
R$390–R$560
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies GRU → Faria Lima today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the São Paulo airport corridor:
- Voom (legacy)
- Helimarte
- Helisul
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from GRU to Faria Lima?+
By car the GRU to Faria Lima transfer takes 55–115 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 11 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 11 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from GRU to Faria Lima cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the GRU to Faria Lima route is expected to be R$720–R$1,020. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly R$390–R$560.
Are there helicopter operators flying GRU to Faria Lima today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the São Paulo airport corridor include Voom (legacy), Helimarte, Helisul. Charter rates run roughly R$2,200–R$3,500.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from GRU launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at GRU between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced Latin America launch markets.
Is the GRU to Faria Lima eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (R$720–R$1,020) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate (R$2,200–R$3,500) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about R$390–R$560.