Airport
Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport (CLV)
Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport is the main gateway to Caldas Novas and the Rio Quente thermal resort region in Goiás, Brazil. Compare transfer options to Caldas Novas, Rio Quente and nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport
Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport is the main airport serving Caldas Novas and the Rio Quente thermal resort region in Goiás, Brazil. Opened in October 2002, it is the second-largest passenger terminal in Goiás and a key entry point for leisure travel to the state's hot-spring destinations.
The airport is located about 7 km from downtown Caldas Novas and about 28 km from the Rio Quente resort area. Its single terminal building covers roughly 2,980 square metres and handles domestic flights, including scheduled services and seasonal or charter operations used mainly by travelers visiting the region's thermal parks and resorts.
Passenger services include check-in counters, a security checkpoint, a departure lounge, baggage claim, food outlets, shops and parking with around 230 spaces. Ground transport by taxi, private transfer and rental car connects the airport with hotels, resorts and nearby towns.
With connections to São Paulo and other Brazilian cities, the airport functions as a convenient gateway to Caldas Novas, Rio Quente and the surrounding Goiás region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. The terminal handles domestic flights and serves both scheduled airline operations and seasonal or charter flights to and from Caldas Novas and the Rio Quente resort area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport to hotels, thermal resorts and other destinations in Caldas Novas and Rio Quente.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, resort visits, events or journeys around Caldas Novas and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Caldas Novas Airport for independent travel between Caldas Novas, Rio Quente and other destinations in Goiás.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, thermal parks, event venues and other destinations.
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