There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) by subway, tram, bus, taxi or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Metrô Rio
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Take the Metrô Rio from Carioca to Cinelandia
Cheapest option
Line 311 bus
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Take the line 311 bus from Brs 4, 5 - República Do Paraguai to Avenida General Justo próximo ao 33
3 alternative options
VLT
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Take the VLT from Carioca to Santos Dumont
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Walk
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Walk from Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Travel safe during COVID-19
Rules to follow in Brazil
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Travel within Brazil
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in Brazil
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 136
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Brazil is currently allowed.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 136.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 136.
Last updated: 29 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is to line 311 bus which costs R$ 4 and takes 7 min.
The quickest way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is to Metrô Rio which costs R$ 5 and takes 1 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brs 4, 5 - República Do Paraguai and arriving at Avenida General Justo próximo ao 33. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carioca and arriving at Cinelandia. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is 2 km.
The best way to get from Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) without a car is to Metrô Rio which takes 1 min and costs R$ 5.
The Metrô Rio from Carioca to Cinelandia takes 1 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) bus services, operated by Fetranspor, depart from Brs 4, 5 - República Do Paraguai station.
Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) train services, operated by Metro Rio, depart from Carioca station.
Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) bus services, operated by Fetranspor, arrive at Avenida General Justo próximo ao 33 station.
- Distance: 1.6 km
- Duration: 1 min
What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), Brazil?
Metro Rio operates a vehicle from Carioca to Cinelandia every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$ 5 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Fetranspor operates a bus from Brs 4, 5 - República Do Paraguai to Avenida General Justo próximo ao 33 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost R$ 4 and the journey takes 7 min.
- Phone
- 0800 595 1111
- Website
- metrorio.com.br
Subway from Carioca to Cinelandia
- Ave. Duration
- 1 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$ 5
- Schedules at
- metrorio.com.br
- Book at
- metrorio.com.br
- Phone
- 0800-000-0858
- ouvidoria@vltrio.com.br
- Website
- vltrio.rio
Tram from Carioca to Santos Dumont
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- vltrio.rio
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Brs 4, 5 - República Do Paraguai to Avenida General Justo próximo ao 33
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- R$ 4
- Website
- Fetranspor
- Urbano
- R$ 4
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Estimated price
- R$ 13 - R$ 17
Taxi Pontual
- Phone
- +55 21 2520-7696
- Website
- taxipontual.com
Coopataxi
- Phone
- +55 21 3288-4343
- Website
- coopataxi.com.br
Cooparioca
- Phone
- +55 21 2158-1818
- Website
- cooparioca.com.br
Central Coop Rio de Janeiro
- Phone
- +55 (21) 3850-1810
- Website
- centralcooprj.com
Alvorada Táxi
- Phone
- +55 (21) 3369-3369
- Website
- facebook.com
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Rio de Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) train services, operated by Metro Rio, arrive at Cinelandia station.
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