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CFB Cabo Frio Airport

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Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) serves Cabo Frio. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACFB
ICAOSBCB
Non-stop3
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Cabo Frio Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cabo Frio Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 48,566 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 50,320 in 2019.

Opened
1998
28 years ago
Passengers / year
48,566
as of 2022
Peak traffic
50,320
in 2019
Elevation
7 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Cabo Frio Airport to Cabo Frio

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Distances

From CFB to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Rio de Janeiro113 km119 minR$293–R$466
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cabo Frio Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cabo Frio ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cabo Frio Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · FlyLal

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cabo Frio Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cabo Frio Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cabo Frio shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cabo Frio Airport to the centre of Cabo Frio?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I use a ride app from Cabo Frio Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Cabo Frio Airport to Cabo Frio?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Cabo Frio Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cabo Frio Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Rio De Janeiro. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cabo Frio Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cabo Frio Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cabo Frio Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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