Flights to Petrópolis
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Petrópolis is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), 35 km (22 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, 45 km), Francisco de Assis Airport (JDF, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | GIG | 35 km (22 mi) | 13,123 ft | 28 ft |
| Santos Dumont Airport | SDU | 45 km (28 mi) | 4,341 ft | 11 ft |
| Francisco de Assis Airport (regional) | JDF | 82 km (51 mi) | 5,036 ft | 2,989 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 Petrópolis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrópolis to São Paulo | Brazil | 372 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Petrópolis to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 298 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Petrópolis to Salvador | Brazil | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Petrópolis to Brasília | Brazil | 899 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Petrópolis to Curitiba | Brazil | 699 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Petrópolis to Goiânia | Brazil | 908 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Petrópolis to Porto Alegre | Brazil | 1,159 km (720 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Petrópolis to Guarulhos | Brazil | 360 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Petrópolis to Campinas | Brazil | 401 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Petrópolis to Campo Grande | Brazil | 1,208 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Petrópolis to São Bernardo do Campo | Brazil | 371 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Petrópolis to Sorocaba | Brazil | 452 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Petrópolis to Uberlândia | Brazil | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Petrópolis to Osasco | Brazil | 387 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Petrópolis to São José dos Campos | Brazil | 287 km (179 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Petrópolis to Ribeirão Preto | Brazil | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Petrópolis to Aracaju | Brazil | 1,443 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Petrópolis to Joinville | Brazil | 712 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Petrópolis to Santo André | Brazil | 367 km (228 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Petrópolis to Contagem | Brazil | 300 km (187 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Petrópolis to Feira de Santana | Brazil | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Petrópolis to Londrina | Brazil | 823 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Petrópolis to Johannesburg | South Africa | 7,134 km (4,433 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Petrópolis to Lima | Peru | 3,767 km (2,341 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Petrópolis to Sydney | Australia | 13,564 km (8,429 mi) | about 18 h 8 min |
| Petrópolis to Santiago | Chile | 2,947 km (1,831 mi) | about 4 h 32 min |
| Petrópolis to Cape Town | South Africa | 6,080 km (3,778 mi) | about 8 h 33 min |
| Petrópolis to Durban | South Africa | 7,326 km (4,552 mi) | about 10 h 9 min |
| Petrópolis to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,999 km (1,242 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Petrópolis to Brisbane | Australia | 14,192 km (8,818 mi) | about 18 h 57 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 Petrópolis?
Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 mi). The others, SDU, JDF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GIG from Petrópolis city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Petrópolis 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.