Travelling from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Sao Paulo's main airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU) leaving from either of these.
2 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport flight.
Sao Paulo and Aracaju (where Aracaju Santa Maria Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
The most popular route is from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU), with 33 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from GRU to AJU is the 7:05am LATAM Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:30pm with LATAM Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to AJU. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
You can book a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU) leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
When taking off from GRU, you can take a direct flight from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport with LATAM Airlines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between GRU and AJU is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Consider flying out of Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). You can book a direct Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Sao Paulo to AJU taking off from CGH include:
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the top choice for travellers flying from CGH to AJU.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating flights between Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport and Aracaju Santa Maria Airport.
CGH is about 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Start your journey at Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport from here.
You can fly out of VCP with Azul. This leading carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to AJU plane tickets.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Azul Airlines from VCP to AJU.
Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.5% of its services arriving as scheduled.
The trip to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At VCP, that rate is 74%.
About Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near AJU and hit the lights earlier:
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Getting from Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU) to central Aracaju
Central Aracaju is around 11 kilometres from Aracaju Santa Maria Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU)
At the moment, RM387 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM788. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU)
December is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport (AJU), while October is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Aracaju based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to AJU plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Aracaju, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
August has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Aracaju
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Aracaju right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Aracaju Santa Maria Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Atalaia Beach, Refugio beach and Mosqueiro Beach are leading attractions which should feature on every Aracaju itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Aracaju, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel about 257 kilometres southwest to Salvador to tick off its popular sights. From Pelourinho to Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 225 kilometres northeast of Aracaju, Maceio is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience major highlights starting with Jatiuca Beach, Piscinas Naturais de Pajucara and Ipioca Beach.