Flights to Barra da Tijuca
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Barra da Tijuca is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 23 km (14 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 24 km (15 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 4,341 ft, SDU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 11 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Barra da Tijuca
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barra da Tijuca to São Paulo | Brazil | 340 km (211 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 347 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Salvador | Brazil | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Brasília | Brazil | 934 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Curitiba | Brazil | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Goiânia | Brazil | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Asunción | Paraguay | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Guarulhos | Brazil | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Campinas | Brazil | 379 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Sorocaba | Brazil | 422 km (262 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Uberlândia | Brazil | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Osasco | Brazil | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 259 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Joinville | Brazil | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Santo André | Brazil | 332 km (206 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Contagem | Brazil | 348 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Londrina | Brazil | 798 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,135 km (4,433 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Lima | Peru | 3,760 km (2,337 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Sydney | Australia | 13,507 km (8,393 mi) | about 18 h 4 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Santiago | Chile | 2,903 km (1,804 mi) | about 4 h 28 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,072 km (3,773 mi) | about 8 h 32 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Durban | South Africa | 7,321 km (4,549 mi) | about 10 h 8 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,947 km (1,210 mi) | about 3 h 15 min |
| Barra da Tijuca to Brisbane | Australia | 14,134 km (8,782 mi) | about 18 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Barra da Tijuca?
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the closest large airport at 23 km (14 mi). The others, GIG, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SDU from Barra da Tijuca city centre?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Barra da Tijuca on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.