Airport
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport is the downtown gateway to Rio de Janeiro, connecting travellers to the city centre and neighbourhoods such as Copacabana, Ipanema and Flamengo. Compare transfer options to the South Zone, Centro and nearby areas, and plan your journey with ease.
Passengers
Luggage
About Santos Dumont Airport
Santos Dumont Airport is the downtown domestic gateway serving Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding metropolitan region. Opened in 1936, it is one of Brazil's historic airports and remains a key hub for shuttle flights, especially between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Located in the Centro district on Guanabara Bay, the airport provides domestic connections to São Paulo, Brasília, Belo Horizonte and other Brazilian cities. Its single terminal is designed to handle a steady flow of business and leisure travellers.
Because it sits in the city centre, the airport offers quick access to downtown Rio, the port zone and neighbourhoods such as Copacabana, Ipanema and Flamengo. The VLT tram stops nearby, and taxis, buses, private transfers and car rental are available.
With lounges, dining, shopping and free Wi-Fi, the airport provides convenient facilities for a compact and efficient travel experience.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Santos Dumont Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal complex in central Rio de Janeiro. The airport is dedicated exclusively to domestic flights, including shuttle services to São Paulo and other Brazilian cities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Santos Dumont Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Santos Dumont Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and neighbourhoods such as Copacabana, Ipanema and Flamengo.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Rio de Janeiro.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Santos Dumont Airport for independent travel around Rio de Janeiro and onward journeys along the coast and nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Santos Dumont Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations across Rio de Janeiro.
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