Flights to Nova Friburgo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nova Friburgo 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), 94 km (58 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, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 94 km (58 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 95 km (59 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 Nova Friburgo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Friburgo to São Paulo | Brazil | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 300 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Salvador | Brazil | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Brasília | Brazil | 919 km (571 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Curitiba | Brazil | 770 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Goiânia | Brazil | 940 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 1,222 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Guarulhos | Brazil | 431 km (268 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Campinas | Brazil | 470 km (292 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Nova Friburgo to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 442 km (274 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Sorocaba | Brazil | 523 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Uberlândia | Brazil | 705 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Osasco | Brazil | 458 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Nova Friburgo to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 358 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 559 km (347 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Aracaju | Brazil | 1,391 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Joinville | Brazil | 781 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Santo André | Brazil | 438 km (272 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Contagem | Brazil | 305 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 1,176 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Londrina | Brazil | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,080 km (4,399 mi) | about 9 h 50 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Lima | Peru | 3,827 km (2,378 mi) | about 5 h 39 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Sydney | Australia | 13,604 km (8,453 mi) | about 18 h 11 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Santiago | Chile | 3,017 km (1,875 mi) | about 4 h 37 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,031 km (3,748 mi) | about 8 h 29 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Durban | South Africa | 7,275 km (4,520 mi) | about 10 h 5 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 2,064 km (1,282 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Nova Friburgo to Brisbane | Australia | 14,236 km (8,846 mi) | about 19 h |
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 Nova Friburgo?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the closest large airport at 94 km (58 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 Nova Friburgo city centre?
94 km (58 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nova Friburgo 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.