Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport (SDU)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Santos Dumont Airport, opened on November 30, 1936, is one of the two airports serving the city of Rio de Janeiro. It operates mainly domestic flights.
Official Website: infraero.gov.br
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open from 4:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Annual passenger traffic: 6.1 million passengers went through it in 2024.
Tel: +55 21 3814 7070.
There is an information desk in the Departures Hall (Tel +55 21 3814 7246 / 7700).
Location
The airport is located 4 km (2.8 miles) east of downtown Rio de Janeiro.
See MapAccommodation near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport (SDU)
The Prodigy Santos Dumont is connected to the passenger terminal. Other options in the vicinity are:B&B Hotel Santos Dumont (0.5 km/0.3 miles)
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (0.6 km/0.4 miles)
Novotel RJ Santos Dumont (0.6 km/0.4 miles)
Itajubá Hotel (1 km/0.6 miles)
People Hosting (1 km/0.6 miles)
Booking accommodation
Parking services at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport (SDU)
Parking is located in front of the terminal building and is available for both long and short stays. It operates 24 hours a day. More information: Tel +55 21 3814 7601.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Passengers requiring special assistance are advised to inform their airline of their needs in advance of their arrival. Ambulifts are available at the airport for boarding and deplaning.
Latest updates: March 28, 2025
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