Santa Maria Airport (IATA: AJU) is a key aviation hub serving Aracaju and the wider Brazil region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.
Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.
Santa Maria Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Santa Maria Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro (RIO) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 6 Nov | €224 |
| Sao Paulo (SAO) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 23 Oct | €241 |
| Fortaleza (FOR) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 18 Nov | €289 |
| Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 18 Nov | €307 |
| Ilheus (IOS) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 18 Nov | €388 |
| Fernando De Noronha (FEN) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 25 Nov | €411 |
| Porto Alegre (POA) | Gol Airlines | 1 stop | 4 Sep | €538 |
| Salvador (SSA) | Azul Brazilian | Direct | 31 Aug | €539 |
| Bogota (BOG) | Gol Airlines | 1 stop | 30 Aug | €594 |
| Rionegro (MDE) | Azul Brazilian | 3 stops | 18 Sep | €643 |
| Madrid (MAD) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 19 Sep | €1,097 |
Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport has published nonstop service to 9 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from AJU.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador | SSA | Brazil | 253 km |
| Recife | REC | Brazil | 395 km |
| Maceió | MCZ | Brazil | 215 km |
| São Paulo | GRU | Brazil | 1,704 km |
| Brasília | BSB | Brazil | 1,292 km |
| Campinas | VCP | Brazil | 1,710 km |
| Rio De Janeiro | GIG | Brazil | 1,469 km |
| Rio de Janeiro | SDU | Brazil | 1,475 km |
| Belo Horizonte | CNF | Brazil | 1,212 km |
4 carriers publish nonstop service at AJU, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Brasil | JJ | Full Service | 9 |
| Gol Airlines | G3 | Budget | 6 |
| Azul Brazilian | AD | Full Service | 4 |
| TAP Air Portugal | TP | Full Service | 4 |
General guidance rather than AJU-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.
