Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport (AJU): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Rio De Janeiro's main airports, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport (AJU) leaving from either of these.
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport flight.
Aracaju Airport is located in Aracaju. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Rio De Janeiro.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights each week between Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Aracaju Airport (AJU). This is the busiest route, with Gol offering a 7:35am departure from GIG to AJU.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio De Janeiro to AJU, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport (AJU) leave from this terminal.
When jetting out of GIG, you can take a direct flight from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport with Gol.
Gol is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from GIG to AJU.
With an impressive 87.64% of services landing on schedule, Gol ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio De Janeiro to AJU flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About Aracaju Airport (AJU)
Reserve a hotel close to AJU if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Explore without limits with an Aracaju Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Aracaju and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Aracaju Airport (AJU) to central Aracaju
Aracaju Airport to central Aracaju is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport (AJU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport is 77 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 149 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to AJU by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport (AJU)
June is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport (AJU). Visit Aracaju in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Aracaju is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to AJU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Aracaju
Start your Aracaju trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Aracaju Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Praça por do sol and Atalaia Beach are a couple of top attractions to put on your Aracaju to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Refugio beach.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Aracaju. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Pelourinho, Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Aracaju, Maceio is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ponta Verde, Jatiuca Beach and Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara.
