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JPA Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

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Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) serves Joao Pessoa. 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.

IATAJPA
ICAOSBJP
Non-stop6
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation66 m

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The airport in numbers

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.2M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.4M in 2015.

Passengers / year
1.2M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.4M
in 2015
Elevation
66 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Joao Pessoa

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 JPA 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.)
Recife101 km106 minR$263–R$417
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Presidente Castro Pinto International 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 Joao Pessoa ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

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

Rates in Joao Pessoa shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to the centre of Joao Pessoa?
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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Joao Pessoa?
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 Presidente Castro Pinto International 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Brasilia, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Campinas. 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International 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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Presidente Castro Pinto International 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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