Where can I find general information, contact details and location of Ilhéus airport (IOS)?

Details about terminals, statistics, general data, social media and airport location can be found at: https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-IOS/#datosgenerales

What facilities and services for passengers with reduced mobility are available at Ilhéus airport (IOS)?

Accessibility services, special assistance and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility can be found at: https://www.airportsdata.net/airport-IOS/#pasajerosespeciales

Ilhéus airport (IOS) — Airports Data

About the airport

Ilhéus - Jorge Amado Airport (IATA code: IOS), inaugurated in 1938 and managed by Socicam, is the primary air terminal in southern Bahia state and the main gateway to the Cocoa Coast (Costa do Cacau). It connects the region through domestic flights to major Brazilian hubs including São Paulo, Salvador, and Belo Horizonte.

Official Website: ilheus-aero.com.br

Telephone: +55 73 3234-4000

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Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal that underwent renovation and expansion works. While general security is maintained 24 hours a day, commercial flights and check-in desks operate primarily between 06:00 and 20:00.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 633,806 passengers.

Information Points

An airport administration and information desk is located in the main public hall of the terminal.

Location

The airport is located in the Pontal neighborhood, approximately 3 km (1.7 miles) south of downtown Ilhéus.

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Airlines and terminals Scheduled commercial operations at Ilhéus Airport focus on domestic routes. All check-in desks and baggage drop facilities are situated on the ground floor of the passenger… Full guide → Getting to and from IOS The airport is situated just 3 km from central Ilhéus, a trip that typically takes between 10 and 15 minutes by car. Buses run by Transportes… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The terminal provides several essential amenities to ensure passenger convenience during their stay. ATMs: Banco24Horas multi-bank ATMs situated in the public concourse. Wi-Fi: Wireless internet access… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay There are no on-site hotels, sleep cabins, or bedrooms inside the airport terminal. Due to the terminal's location in the Pontal neighborhood, multiple accommodation options are… Full guide → Frequently asked questions Three airlines operate regular domestic flights: Azul Linhas Aéreas, GOL Linhas Aéreas, and LATAM Airlines Brasil, serving destinations such as São Paulo (Congonhas and Guarulhos), Salvador… Full guide →

Car rental

Car rental customer counters are located on the ground floor of the terminal building:

Rental Agencies

Líder
Localiza: Monday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Movida (Box 3): Monday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Unidas: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Vehicle pickup and returns take place in designated parking spots adjacent to the terminal or at nearby agency yards.

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Parking

Vehicle parking is located directly in front of the terminal building on Rua Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, managed directly by the operator Socicam.

Parking Lots

Paved and marked open-air as well as shaded bays are available for short- and long-term parking, secured 24 hours a day.

Important Considerations

Grace period: A courtesy grace period of approximately 10 to 15 minutes is allowed for quick drop-offs and pick-ups free of charge.
Rates: Hourly and long-stay rates can be paid at self-service kiosks or customer payment counters. You can check official details on Parking.

Special assistance

The airport offers accessibility facilities for passengers requiring special assistance in accordance with Brazilian civil aviation regulations.

Requesting Special Assistance

In accordance with ANAC Resolution 280, passengers requiring mobility assistance (PNAE) should contact their airline at least 48 to 72 hours prior to flight departure to arrange boarding and deplaning support.

Accessibility Infrastructure

The terminal features access ramps, accessible restrooms for travelers with reduced mobility, wheelchairs provided by airlines, and ambulift mobile elevators for aircraft boarding.

Content written by German Giudici

Creator of the Aeropuertos del Mundo website network since 2007.