Transfer to/from - Natal airport (NAT)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Natal airport (NAT)
Transportation
Natal International Airport (NAT) is located in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, about 24 km from the Ponta Negra hotel zone. Due to this distance, ride-sharing apps and private transfers are the most popular options for tourists, although there is an affordable intercity bus line.
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber and 99 services operate regularly at the airport. It is a popular and generally more affordable alternative than conventional taxis to reach Ponta Negra or Via Costeira.
Meeting Point:
After exiting the arrivals area, head to the external curb (arrivals floor). The airport has designated the exit gates as meeting points, and there is a covered waiting area. The app will indicate the exact location (e.g., "Gate A" or "Gate B").
Public Buses
Public transportation is operated by the company Trampolim da Vitória. It is the most economical option, but please note that it does not go directly to the Ponta Negra hotel zone; it primarily connects with commercial and transport areas in the city center and the northern zone.
Line R:
Connects the Airport with Midway Mall (a key central point in Natal) and the Bus Station (Rodoviária), passing through Natal Shopping.
- Route: Airport - São Gonçalo - Bus Station - Natal Shopping - Midway Mall.
- Schedule: Approximately from 4:20 am to 10:45 pm (times may vary on Sundays and holidays).
- Connection: To reach Ponta Negra, you must get off at Natal Shopping or Midway Mall and take another city bus or a taxi/Uber from there.
Rent a Car
Natal International Airport (NAT) is located in the municipality of São Gonçalo do Amarante, about 24 km from the Ponta Negra hotel zone. Due to this distance, ride-sharing apps and private transfers are the most popular options for tourists, although there is an affordable intercity bus line.
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber and 99 services operate regularly at the airport. It is a popular and generally more affordable alternative than conventional taxis to reach Ponta Negra or Via Costeira.
Meeting Point:
After exiting the arrivals area, head to the external curb (arrivals floor). The airport has designated the exit gates as meeting points, and there is a covered waiting area. The app will indicate the exact location (e.g., "Gate A" or "Gate B").
Public Buses
Public transportation is operated by the company Trampolim da Vitória. It is the most economical option, but please note that it does not go directly to the Ponta Negra hotel zone; it primarily connects with commercial and transport areas in the city center and the northern zone.
Line R:
Connects the Airport with Midway Mall (a key central point in Natal) and the Bus Station (Rodoviária), passing through Natal Shopping.
- Route: Airport - São Gonçalo - Bus Station - Natal Shopping - Midway Mall.
- Schedule: Approximately from 4:20 am to 10:45 pm (times may vary on Sundays and holidays).
- Connection: To reach Ponta Negra, you must get off at Natal Shopping or Midway Mall and take another city bus or a taxi/Uber from there.
Latest updates: December 29, 2025
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Overnight Stay
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Car Hire
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Overnight Stay
Disabled Passengers
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