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Getting to and from Ribeirão Preto airport

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Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Ribeirão Preto airport (RAO), 10 km from Ribeirao Preto. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is located approximately 10 km from the city center, a journey that typically takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Ride-sharing

Uber and 99 services operate at the airport. You can request a vehicle through the mobile app and meet your driver on the outer curb located in front of the terminal building.

Public Buses

The municipal public transit system RP Mobi / PróUrbano links the airport with the city via bus line D 602 (Aeroporto Leite Lopes), providing direct service to Downtown and the Central Urban Bus Terminal. In addition, routes D 320, B 601, and A 401 run along Avenida Thomaz Alberto Whately.

Taxis

The official taxi rank is located on the curbside just outside the passenger arrivals area. Service is available 24 hours a day and the drive to downtown takes about 15 minutes. Authorized local taxi companies serving the airport include Coopertaxi and Aliança Taxi.

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Tips for getting to and from RAO

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Ribeirão Preto airport is 10 km from Ribeirao Preto. 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 RAO.

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. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the RAO airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at RAO.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near RAO.
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