Book flights to Medina (MED) from São Paulo(GRU)

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When you fly from São Paulo to Medina with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.

Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport, also known as Cumbica Airport, serves as Brazil’s main international gateway and a critical passenger hub due to its central location. As a modern and busy airport, you will find plenty of facilities available as you prepare for your departure.

When heading to the airport, you have several transportation options. Buses from the airport and independent operators offer extensive services. Taxis are available outside the terminals, and many hotels can organise transport for you. For parking, you can choose between two main locations: one is about 2km away with regular bus shuttle services to the terminals, and a short-stay ‘Park and Board’ car park is located just four minutes away. Note that Line 13 of Sao Paulo's suburban rail system (CPTM) is currently under construction, aiming to operate this year.

Passengers departing from Sao Paulo often utilise Terminal 3, Hall F. The open plan design of this recently revamped terminal simplifies locating check-in desks. Currency exchange facilities and ATMs are conveniently positioned throughout. For refreshments, you will find numerous cafés offering light snacks and drinks, mainly focused around the mezzanine area in Terminal 3. You can also explore a selection of retail outlets selling premium quality goods and accessories or relax in the large lounge areas before boarding. You may even be interested to know that the Tropic of Capricorn passes through the airport's southern tip.

Medina, officially Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah or 'The Enlightened City', is the second holiest city in Islam, offering a unique atmosphere of profound peace and spiritual tranquillity in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. You will find that Medina perfectly blends its deep cultural roots with modern advancements. You can visit Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, which is the city’s central and most revered landmark, featuring the iconic Green Dome. Other historically significant sites include the Quba Mosque, which holds the honour of being the first mosque founded by the Prophet Muhammad, and the Baqi' Cemetery, the final resting place of many early Islamic figures. For an insight into the region's transport history, you can explore the exhibits at the Hejaz Railway Museum.