Airport
Santa Maria Airport (RIA)
Santa Maria Airport is a regional gateway to the city of Santa Maria and the central area of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. Compare transfer options to downtown Santa Maria and nearby towns across the state's interior, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Santa Maria Airport
Santa Maria Airport is a regional airport serving the city of Santa Maria and the central region of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. The facility operates as a joint civil and military airport alongside Santa Maria Air Force Base and is managed by the Municipality of Santa Maria.
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights, with scheduled services connecting Santa Maria to major Brazilian hubs such as São Paulo, Campinas and Porto Alegre, as well as seasonal connections to Florianópolis.
Located about 11 km east of downtown Santa Maria in the Camobi district, the airport is reached mainly by road. Taxis, private transfers, rental cars and local transport connect it with the city centre and surrounding towns in central Rio Grande do Sul.
With its compact terminal, essential passenger facilities and direct road access to the city, the airport provides a practical gateway for travellers visiting central Rio Grande do Sul.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Santa Maria Airport operates through a single passenger terminal that handles all domestic flights. The compact terminal is part of a joint civil and military facility alongside Santa Maria Air Force Base.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Santa Maria Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Santa Maria Airport to hotels, the city centre, universities and other locations across Santa Maria and central Rio Grande do Sul.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Santa Maria and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Santa Maria Airport for independent travel around the city and onward trips to nearby towns in Rio Grande do Sul.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Santa Maria Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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