Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport
General information
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, named after aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, is Rio de Janeiro’s second busiest airport with a very convenient location close to the city centre. The airport has two runways, but both are very short (1,260 metres and 1,323 metres) so that only smaller aircraft can use Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. This also means that it is only possible to fly to domestic destinations from the airport. All international flights depart from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport. Landing at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont is known as one of the most scenic airport landings worldwide.
Location
Where is Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport situated?
The airport is located just east of the centre of Rio de Janeiro, it’s an excellent location for both tourists and business travellers. A busy motorway is located in front of the airport, making Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport easily accessible by car from the north and south.
How many terminals does Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport have?
The airport has two terminals, the old terminal is used for Arrivals and the new terminal for Departures. The terminals at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport are next to each other.
Airport Map
Transportation
Car
The distance from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to the centre of Rio de Janeiro is 2 kilometres. By car, it takes 5 minutes to get to the centre of Rio de Janeiro.
From SDU Airport to Rio de Janeiro City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport by public transport. Visit the Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Rio de Janeiro is about R$ 30.-. Book your taxi at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From SDU Airport to Rio de Janeiro City centre by Taxi
Airport parking
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
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Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- GOL Airlines
- Azul Airlines
- LATAM Airlines
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour at the Rocinha Favela in Rio, the largest favela of Brazil, and learn about life in the city’s famous shanty towns. Take a respectful tour with a favela resident, meet the locals, experience their lives away from stereotypes.
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