IOSUpdated October 12, 2026

Getting to and from Ilhéus airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Ilhéus airport (IOS), 3 km from Ilhéus. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is situated just 3 km from central Ilhéus, a trip that typically takes between 10 and 15 minutes by car.

Urban and Intercity Buses

Buses run by Transportes Urbanos São Miguel de Ilhéus travel along Avenida Lomanto Júnior and neighboring streets in the Pontal district, connecting the airport with various parts of the city and the central bus terminal.

For regional and long-distance travel across the Cocoa Coast (such as Itacaré, Serra Grande, Maraú, Canavieiras, or Salvador), intercity coach services operate from the city's rodoviária via operators like Viação Águia Branca and Rota Transportes. In addition, transfer agencies such as Marau Transporte e Tour provide direct transfers to beaches on the Maraú Peninsula, Taipu de Fora, Itacaré, Camamu, Graciosa, Valença, and Itaparica.

Ride-Hailing Apps

Rideshare services like Uber operate at the airport, with designated passenger pickups on the curbside in front of the terminal and the parking area.

Taxis

An authorized taxi rank operates directly outside the arrivals hall along Rua Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, available according to incoming flight schedules. The trip to downtown Ilhéus takes 10 to 15 minutes. Local associations operating at the airport include Cooptaxi and Asstaxi.

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Tips for getting to and from IOS

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Ilhéus airport is 3 km from Ilhéus. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at IOS.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at IOS.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near IOS.
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