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RAO Leite Lopes Airport

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Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) serves Ribeirao Preto. 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.

IATARAO
ICAOSBRP
Non-stop12
Airlines4
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation550 m

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The airport in numbers

Leite Lopes Airport — facts & history

We pulled Leite Lopes Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 549,160 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.2M in 2015.

Passengers / year
549,160
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.2M
in 2015
Elevation
550 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
DAESP
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Leite Lopes Airport to Ribeirao Preto

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 Leite Lopes 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 Ribeirao Preto ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Leite Lopes Airport

Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Changan Airlines · Marusya Airways · Azul · TAM Brazilian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Leite Lopes 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 Leite Lopes Airport

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

Rates in Ribeirao Preto shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Leite Lopes Airport to the centre of Ribeirao Preto?
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 Leite Lopes Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Leite Lopes Airport to Ribeirao Preto?
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 Leite Lopes 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 Leite Lopes Airport?
About 12 destinations, including Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Goiania, Brasilia. 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 Leite Lopes 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 Leite Lopes Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Leite Lopes 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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