Flights to Nilópolis
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nilópolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santos Dumont Airport (SDU, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 28 km (17 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,123 ft, GIG can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 28 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Nilópolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilópolis to São Paulo | Brazil | 339 km (211 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Nilópolis to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 326 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Nilópolis to Salvador | Brazil | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Nilópolis to Brasília | Brazil | 914 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Nilópolis to Curitiba | Brazil | 662 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Nilópolis to Goiânia | Brazil | 915 km (569 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Nilópolis to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 1,118 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nilópolis to Asunción | Paraguay | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nilópolis to Guarulhos | Brazil | 327 km (203 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Nilópolis to Campinas | Brazil | 374 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Nilópolis to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,190 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Nilópolis to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 337 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Nilópolis to Sorocaba | Brazil | 421 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Nilópolis to Uberlândia | Brazil | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Nilópolis to Osasco | Brazil | 355 km (220 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Nilópolis to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Nilópolis to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Nilópolis to Aracaju | Brazil | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Nilópolis to Joinville | Brazil | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Nilópolis to Santo André | Brazil | 333 km (207 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Nilópolis to Contagem | Brazil | 327 km (203 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Nilópolis to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Nilópolis to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,146 km (4,440 mi) | about 9 h 55 min |
| Nilópolis to Lima | Peru | 3,751 km (2,331 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| Nilópolis to Sydney | Australia | 13,526 km (8,405 mi) | about 18 h 5 min |
| Nilópolis to Santiago | Chile | 2,910 km (1,808 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| Nilópolis to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,086 km (3,782 mi) | about 8 h 33 min |
| Nilópolis to Durban | South Africa | 7,334 km (4,557 mi) | about 10 h 9 min |
| Nilópolis to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,958 km (1,217 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Nilópolis to Brisbane | Australia | 14,152 km (8,794 mi) | about 18 h 54 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 Nilópolis?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, SDU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GIG from Nilópolis city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nilópolis 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.