Santos Dumont Airport (IATA: SDU) is a key aviation hub serving Rio De Janeiro and the wider Brazil region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, 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.
Santos Dumont Airport has 2 terminals 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 Santos Dumont Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
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| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHZ | Gol Airlines | 1 stop | 19 Nov | €103 |
| Sao Paulo (SAO) | Azul Brazilian | Direct | 13 Nov | €106 |
| Florianopolis (FLN) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 5 Nov | €127 |
| Porto Alegre (POA) | Gol Airlines | 1 stop | 3 Nov | €137 |
| Curitiba (CWB) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 30 Oct | €179 |
| Sao Luis (SLZ) | Azul Brazilian | 2 stops | 15 Oct | €180 |
| Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 15 Nov | €193 |
| Navegantes (NVT) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 16 Oct | €205 |
| Ilheus (IOS) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 11 Sep | €238 |
| Salvador (SSA) | LATAM Airlines | 1 stop | 5 Nov | €258 |
| Recife (REC) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 12 Sep | €279 |
| Fortaleza (FOR) | Azul Brazilian | 1 stop | 15 Sep | €332 |
Santos Dumont Airport has published nonstop service to 20 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from SDU.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | CGH | Brazil | 365 km |
| Belo Horizonte | CNF | Brazil | 373 km |
| Vitória | VIX | Brazil | 418 km |
| Brasília | BSB | Brazil | 928 km |
| Macaé | MEA | Brazil | 156 km |
| Salvador | SSA | Brazil | 1,224 km |
| Curitiba | CWB | Brazil | 675 km |
| Goiânia | GYN | Brazil | 942 km |
| Ilhéus | IOS | Brazil | 999 km |
| Juiz de Fora | JDF | Brazil | 126 km |
| São José Dos Campos | SJK | Brazil | 278 km |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | CAW | Brazil | 234 km |
| Porto Alegre | POA | Brazil | 1,119 km |
| Campinas | VCP | Brazil | 406 km |
| Navegantes | NVT | Brazil | 707 km |
| Aracaju | AJU | Brazil | 1,475 km |
| Porto Seguro | BPS | Brazil | 836 km |
| Cabo Frio | CFB | Brazil | 111 km |
| Ribeirão Preto | RAO | Brazil | 514 km |
| São Paulo | GRU | Brazil | 343 km |
4 carriers publish nonstop service at SDU, 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 | 19 |
| Gol Airlines | G3 | Budget | 14 |
| Azul Brazilian | AD | Full Service | 6 |
| Carrier Y8 | Y8 | — | 2 |
General guidance rather than SDU-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.
