GRU → São Paulo Center (Paulista)
GRU to Paulista in ten minutes.
GRU to Paulista is one of the highest-volume airport corridors in Latin America. The drive on the Marginal Tietê is among the most volatile in the region. A ten-minute eVTOL transfer is a structural commute fix.
10 min
eVTOL at launch
R$650–R$950
est. launch fare
28 km
straight-line distance
50–110 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the GRU → São Paulo Center (Paulista) 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)
10 min
R$2,200–R$3,500
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
50–110 min
R$140–R$220
eVTOL — at launch
10 min
R$650–R$950
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
10 min
R$350–R$520
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies GRU → São Paulo Center (Paulista) 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 São Paulo Center (Paulista)?+
By car the GRU to São Paulo Center (Paulista) transfer takes 50–110 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 10 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 10 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from GRU to São Paulo Center (Paulista) cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the GRU to São Paulo Center (Paulista) route is expected to be R$650–R$950. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly R$350–R$520.
Are there helicopter operators flying GRU to São Paulo Center (Paulista) 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 São Paulo Center (Paulista) eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (R$650–R$950) 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$350–R$520.