JPAUpdated October 12, 2026

Getting to and from João Pessoa airport

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Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at João Pessoa airport (JPA), 12 km from João Pessoa. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is located 12 km (7 miles) west of the city center (20-25 minutes) and about 22 km from the coastline beaches (35-45 minutes).

Public Buses

Metropolitan bus line 5601 (Aeroporto - João Pessoa) operated by Consórcio Metropolitano stops directly in front of the South Wing (Asa Sul). It connects directly to the João Pessoa Bus Terminal (Rodoviária) and the city center in about 40 minutes. It runs Monday through Saturday on scheduled departures (05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, and 19:30). Contact: +55 83 3231 1601.

Schedules updated as of October 12, 2026.

Ride-Sharing

Apps such as Uber and 99 have a designated pickup and drop-off point at the end of the South Wing (Asa Sul), past the tourist transfer area. Request your ride after retrieving your bags and follow airport signage to the meeting area.

Tourist Transfers

Tourist operator Luck Receptivo maintains a service desk inside the passenger terminal to arrange shared and private shuttles to hotels and coastal destinations.

Official Taxis

The official cooperative Transtaxi provides 24-hour service right outside the ground floor arrivals exit. Travel time to downtown João Pessoa is roughly 20 to 25 minutes, while trips to beachfront areas such as Tambaú, Manaíra, and Cabo Branco take 35 to 45 minutes. Contact: +55 83 99181 0607.

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Tips for getting to and from JPA

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: João Pessoa airport is 12 km from João Pessoa. 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 JPA.

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 JPA.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near JPA.
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