Airport

SJK Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport

Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) serves São Paulo, about 85 km northeast of São Paulo. 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.

IATASJK
ICAOSBSJ
ServesSão Paulo
From centre87 km
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation646 m

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The airport in numbers

Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport — facts & history

We pulled Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 64 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 201,772 in 2011.

Opened
1950
76 years ago
Passengers / year
64
as of 2022
Peak traffic
201,772
in 2011
Elevation
646 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport to São Paulo

The airport is about 85 km northeast of São Paulo, about 91 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$226–R$359.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~64 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~91 minR$226–R$359
Private transfer~91 minfixed upfront
Car rental~91 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SJK 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.)
Guarulhos73 km77 minR$191–R$304
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Which way suits you from Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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Route network

Where you can fly from Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · FlyLal

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport

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

Rates in Sao Jose Dos Campos shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport to the centre of São Paulo?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 85 km northeast of São Paulo, about 91 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport to São Paulo?
Roughly R$226–R$359 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport to São Paulo?
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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte. 2 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf 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