Cheap Flights to Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport serves central Rio de Janeiro with domestic flights, mostly to Sao Paulo and Brasilia.

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About Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)

SDU is served by Azul, GOL and LATAM.

IATA/ICAO codes

SDU / SBRJ

Location

Downtown Rio de Janeiro, next to Guanabara Bay

Key airlines

Azul, GOL, LATAM

Popular Routes to and from Rio de Janeiro

SDU’s network is domestic.

Route Type

Popular Connections

Brazil

Sao Paulo Congonhas, Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Porto Seguro

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights

Carnival and holidays are busy. Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead is recommended.

About Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is known for beaches, Carnival and Christ the Redeemer.

Things to Know When Flying Into Rio de Janeiro

Metro and taxis serve the airport.


Runways are short, so flights are limited.


Galeao (GIG) handles international flights.


Check Brazil entry rules.

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FAQs — Flights to International Airport

SDU is the main airport for Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area.

Azul, GOL and LATAM operate scheduled service; routes and schedules can change, so confirm before booking.

About 10 km, 20 minutes.

Sao Paulo Congonhas is the busiest route.

No, those operate from Galeao (GIG).

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