Flights to Natal
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Natal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport | NAT | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,843 ft | 273 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, NAT handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 273 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Natal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natal to Salvador | Brazil | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Natal to Fortaleza | Brazil | 436 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Natal to Recife | Brazil | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Natal to Maceió | Brazil | 434 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Natal to São Luís | Brazil | 1,072 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Natal to Teresina | Brazil | 844 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Natal to João Pessoa | Brazil | 152 km (94 mi) | about 57 min |
| Natal to Aracaju | Brazil | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Natal to Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Brazil | 259 km (161 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Natal to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 829 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Natal to Campina Grande | Brazil | 176 km (109 mi) | about 59 min |
| Natal to Petrolina | Brazil | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Natal to Vitória da Conquista | Brazil | 1,181 km (734 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Natal to Caucaia | Brazil | 445 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Natal to Olinda | Brazil | 249 km (155 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Natal to Paulista | Brazil | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Natal to Camaçari | Brazil | 840 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Natal to Imperatriz | Brazil | 1,359 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Natal to Mossoró | Brazil | 246 km (153 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Natal to São José de Ribamar | Brazil | 1,045 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Natal to Juazeiro | Brazil | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Natal to Maracanaú | Brazil | 434 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Natal to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,597 km (3,478 mi) | about 7 h 56 min |
| Natal to Lagos | Nigeria | 4,496 km (2,793 mi) | about 6 h 31 min |
| Natal to Jakarta | Indonesia | 15,597 km (9,691 mi) | about 20 h 45 min |
| Natal to Lima | Peru | 4,641 km (2,884 mi) | about 6 h 42 min |
| Natal to Bogotá | Colombia | 4,469 km (2,777 mi) | about 6 h 29 min |
| Natal to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,680 km (2,286 mi) | about 5 h 28 min |
| Natal to Singapore | Singapore | 15,445 km (9,597 mi) | about 20 h 33 min |
| Natal to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 8,224 km (5,110 mi) | about 11 h 18 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 Natal?
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is NAT from Natal city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Natal 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.