Niterói to Santos flights
Santos lies 351 km (218 mi) west of Niterói, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Niterói | Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 515,317 | 418,608 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 7 km out | CGH, 49 km out |
| Postal codes | 24000-000 | 11000-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Niterói
Niterói is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 7 km (4 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, 17 km).
Arriving in Santos
Santos is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 60 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
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Staying in Santos
Our booking partner lists 516 places to stay in Santos. Of the 233 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (172). Across 57 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 53,974 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santos from Niterói?
351 km (218 mi) in a straight line, west of Niterói.
How long does it take to get from Niterói to Santos by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Niterói and Santos?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Niterói to Santos flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH); Santos also has GRU, SJK.
Where can I stay in Santos?
Our booking partner lists 516 places to stay in Santos, bookable on this site.
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.