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SDU Santos Dumont Airport

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Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) serves Rio de Janeiro, about 2 km east of Rio de Janeiro. 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.

IATASDU
ICAOSBRJ
ServesRio de Janeiro
From centre2 km
Non-stop18
Airlines6
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Santos Dumont Airport — facts & history

We pulled Santos Dumont Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 10M passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
10M
as of 2022
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Santos Dumont Airport to Rio de Janeiro

The airport is about 2 km east of Rio de Janeiro, about 10 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$10–R$16.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minR$10–R$16
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Santos Dumont Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R$10–R$16 to the centre.

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 Rio De Janeiro ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Santos Dumont Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · TAM Brazilian Airlines · Sky Express · Oceanair · FlyLal · Marusya Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Santos Dumont 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 Santos Dumont 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 Santos Dumont Airport to the centre of Rio de Janeiro?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 2 km east of Rio de Janeiro, about 10 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Santos Dumont Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Roughly R$10–R$16 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Santos Dumont Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Santos Dumont Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
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 Santos Dumont 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 Santos Dumont Airport?
About 18 destinations, including Sao Paulo, Vitoria, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte. 6 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 Santos Dumont 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 Santos Dumont Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Santos Dumont 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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