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CLV Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport

Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport (CLV) serves Caldas Novas. 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.

IATACLV
ICAOSBCN
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation685 m

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The airport in numbers

Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport — facts & history

We pulled Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 58,177 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 149,480 in 2015.

Passengers / year
58,177
as of 2022
Peak traffic
149,480
in 2015
Elevation
685 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2008–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport to Caldas Novas

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 CLV 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.)
Goiania135 km142 minR$349–R$555
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Caldas Novas ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport

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

Airlines here: Azul · Sky Express

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães 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 Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport

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

Rates in Caldas Novas shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport to the centre of Caldas Novas?
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 Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport to Caldas Novas?
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 Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães 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 Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Sao Paulo, Campinas. 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 Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães 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 Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Nelson Ribeiro Guimarães 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