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NAT Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport

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Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) serves Natal. 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.

IATANAT
ICAOSBSG
Non-stop10
Airlines5
TimezoneAmerica/Fortaleza
Elevation83 m

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The airport in numbers

Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.3M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.6M in 2012.

Passengers / year
2.3M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.6M
in 2012
Elevation
83 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport to Natal

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 Governador Aluízio Alves 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 Natal ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

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

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Governador Aluízio Alves 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 Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport to the centre of Natal?
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 Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport to Natal?
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 Governador Aluízio Alves 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 Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro, Fortaleza. 5 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 Governador Aluízio Alves 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 Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Governador Aluízio Alves 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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