Airport
Presidente João Batista Figueiredo Airport (OPS)
Presidente João Batista Figueiredo Airport is the main air gateway to Sinop and the surrounding northern Mato Grosso region. Compare transfer options to central Sinop, nearby hotels, business districts and towns across the area.
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About Presidente João Batista Figueiredo Airport
Presidente João Batista Figueiredo Airport is the main airport serving Sinop, a fast-growing city in northern Mato Grosso, Brazil. Opened in 2008, the airport is named after João Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo, the 30th president of Brazil, and handles domestic flights connecting the region with major Brazilian cities.
The airport operates a single passenger terminal, which was expanded and modernized in 2024 to improve capacity and passenger comfort. Airlines serving Sinop include Azul, LATAM and Gol, with direct connections to destinations such as Cuiabá and São Paulo.
Located about 13 km from central Sinop, the airport is reached by road via the BR-163 highway. Taxis, private transfers, rental cars and other ground transport options are available for the journey to the city centre and surrounding areas.
As one of the busiest airports in the interior of Mato Grosso, the facility supports regional business, agriculture and tourism travel, with modern passenger areas, food and retail services, and convenient onward connections.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The terminal was expanded in 2024 to improve capacity and handles flights operated by airlines such as Azul, LATAM and Gol.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Presidente João Batista Figueiredo Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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