Airport

PLL Ponta Pelada Airport

Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) serves Manaus, about 7 km southeast of Manaus. 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.

IATAPLL
ICAOSBMN
ServesManaus
From centre7 km
TimezoneAmerica/Boa Vista
Elevation81 m

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The airport in numbers

Ponta Pelada Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ponta Pelada Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 304 passengers in 2018, against a peak of 1,849 in 2006.

Passengers / year
304
as of 2018
Peak traffic
1,849
in 2006
Elevation
81 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Brazilian Air Force
Passengers per year, 2000–2018

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ponta Pelada Airport to Manaus

The airport is about 7 km southeast of Manaus, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

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). Estimated fare to the centre: R$22–R$34.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minR$22–R$34
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from Ponta Pelada Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ponta Pelada 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 Ponta Pelada Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ponta Pelada Airport to the centre of Manaus?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 7 km southeast of Manaus, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ponta Pelada Airport to Manaus?
Roughly R$22–R$34 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ponta Pelada Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Ponta Pelada Airport to Manaus?
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 Ponta Pelada 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.
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 Ponta Pelada 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 Ponta Pelada Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026