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IOS Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport

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Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) serves Ilheus. 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.

IATAIOS
ICAOSBIL
Non-stop7
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 629,056 passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
629,056
as of 2022
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport to Ilheus

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%.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bahia - Jorge Amado 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 Ilheus ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · Sky Express · TAM Brazilian Airlines · Oceanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bahia - Jorge Amado 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport

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

Rates in Ilheus shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport to the centre of Ilheus?
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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport to Ilheus?
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 Bahia - Jorge Amado 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Salvador, Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo. 4 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bahia - Jorge Amado 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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