NVTUpdated October 12, 2026

Getting to and from Navegantes - Itajaí­ airport

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Ground transportation options

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

The airport is located approximately 5 minutes from downtown Navegantes, 30 to 40 minutes from Itajaí, and 30 to 45 minutes from Balneário Camboriú, with multiple ground and water transport connections.

Ride-sharing

Uber and 99 services can be requested via mobile app, with designated pick-up areas outside the departures and arrivals terminal.

Shuttles and Private Transfers

Local transfer providers including TourFácil and Jopavi Turismo offer scheduled shuttles and private transfers to Balneário Camboriú, Blumenau, and Beto Carrero World theme park.

Buses

Lufer Viagem runs scheduled transfers to Balneário Camboriú five times a day, with an approximate journey time of 1 hour. Meanwhile, Executivo Transportes provides connections to Blumenau departing after each scheduled flight arrival (about 45 minutes of travel time). Local and regional buses also connect the airport with the bus terminals of Navegantes and Itajaí.

Ferry boat (Navegantes - Itajaí Ferry)

A convenient alternative for travel to downtown Itajaí and Balneário Camboriú is the ferry crossing across the Itajaí-Açu River, cutting vehicle travel distance to approximately 14 km compared to 35 km via highway BR-101.

Taxis

Vehicles from Taxi Itajai and Taxi do Acácio are available around the clock directly outside the terminal building. Estimated travel times are 5 minutes to downtown Navegantes, 30 to 40 minutes to Itajaí, and about 30 minutes to Balneário Camboriú.

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Tips for getting to and from NVT

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Navegantes - Itajaí­ airport is 12 km from Itajai. 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 NVT.

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