
Santos Dumont
International Airport
Assistance Services
Jodogo simplifies your Santos dumont international airport experience by offering meet-and-greet services, lounge access, and a luxurious limousine for added comfort during your airport transfer. Below are the inclusions covered in our service offerings.
- Meet and Greet at Arrival Gate
- Meet and greet post-immigration
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Porter service
- Assistance at check-in
- Fast Track through immigration
- Priority boarding
- Assistance with baggage handling
- Expedited Service Through Security
- Assistance for terminal transfer
- Escort until car pickup
- Liaise with Driver
- Escort to lounge
- Escort until departure gate
- Buggy Transfer
- Expedited service through Immigration
- Meet and greet at curbside at car drop-off

Santos Dumont Airport Assistance
Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Address: Praça Sen. Salgado Filho, s/n - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-340, Brazil
Find the most important information about Santos Dumont Airport: Flights, Departures, Arrivals, Parking, Car Rentals, and Hotels near the airport and other information about Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Plan your travel to SDU Airport with the information provided in this guide. Santos Dumont Airport (IATA: SDU, ICAO: SBRJ), also called Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, is the second airport serving Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Santos Dumont Airport (IATA: SDU, ICAO: SBRJ) is the second major airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is named after the Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont (1873–1932). It is operated by Infraero.
History Santos Dumont International Airport
Originally known as Calabouço Airport, the history of the airport can be traced back to the early 1930s. Until that time, the few aircraft equipped with landing gear used Manguinhos Airport. Seaplanes, which at the time operated the majority of domestic and international flights, used a terminal located at the Calabouço Point, an area known today as Praça Marechal Âncora. Take-off and landings were made using an area of Guanabara Bay then known as estirão do Caju (Caju water stretch). It was as a development of the terminal at Calabouço Point that Calabouço Airport was created. The airport complex was inaugurated on 16 October 1936 and was named Santos Dumont Airport.
In 1934, in order to handle a growing number of land operations, land was reclaimed from the sea to create the first runway of the airport with a length of 1,300 feet (400 m). In 1936, the runway was extended to 2,300 feet (700 m) and on 30 November it received its first commercial flight, a VASP Junkers Jun 52 aircraft flying from São Paulo–Congonhas.
It was also in 1936 that the construction of a new passenger terminal began. It was a project led by the architects MMM Roberto (Marcelo, Milton and Mauricio Roberto Doria-Baptista) inspired in the Paris - Le Bourget Airport terminal. Its pioneering, modernist, architectural features created a Brazilian national landmark. It was only in 1947 that its construction was completed. This building continues to be used to the present day. In the lobby of this terminal, (now the arrivals terminal) two monumental paintings by Cadmo Fausto de Sousa can be seen. Named "Old Aviation" and "Modern Aviation", they feature many old and new means of flying. Both were unveiled in 1951.
A new public terminal building for seaplanes was inaugurated on 29 October 1938.It was a replacement for the original passenger terminal and was used by all airlines except Panair do Brasil and Pan American World Airways,
which used their own facilities. Owing to the obsolescence of seaplanes, it ceased to be used in 1942. Today, this protected building houses the Historical and Cultural Institute of the Brazilian Air Force (INCAER).
Adjoining the original seaplane terminal, Pan American World Airways and its Brazilian subsidiary Panair do Brasil constructed their own dedicated terminal for seaplanes and aircraft with landing gear. This terminal opened in 1937 featuring architecture inspired by the Pan American Seaplane Base and Terminal Building in Miami. It included a passenger terminal, offices and hangars. It remained the headquarters of Panair do Brasil until the airline was forced to cease its operations in 1965. It is now the headquarters of the Third Regional Air Command of the Brazilian Air Force.
Transportation of Santos Dumont International Airport
Santos Dumont Airport has the following transport options:
- Bus: Find several bus options at Santos Dumont Airport.
- Taxi: A taxi ride to Rio de Janeiro city centre is about 20 minutes.
- Light Rail: Light rail services are available at Santos Dumont Airport.
- Transfers: If you want private transportation to and from Rio Janeiro, you can book a transfer.
- Car rental: To rent a car at Santos Dumont Airport is a great choice! Find out more information on our search engine.
Why should you use JODOGO Airport Assistance?
- Avoid long lines and save time: JODOGO's Meet and Greet services help you bypass long queues at the airport, saving you valuable time and ensuring a seamless travel experience.
- Have a stress-free travel experience: JODOGO’s experienced and professional staff will handle every detail of your airport experience, allowing you to relax and enjoy your journey.
- Get personalized attention: JODOGO’s staff provides personalized attention and assistance, ensuring all your needs are met with care and efficiency.
- Enjoy a variety of services: JODOGO offers a variety of services to meet your needs, including Meet and Greet, porter assistance, fast-track check-in and security, and lounge access.
- Benefit from competitive rates: JODOGO offers competitive rates for its services, making it an affordable option for travelers. Enjoy 24/7 support—JODOGO is always available to assist you with your travel needs.
- Experience a smooth and efficient airport experience: JODOGO's staff is trained to deliver a smooth and efficient airport experience for every traveler.
- Feel confident and secure: JODOGO's knowledgeable and experienced staff ensures you are always in good hands.
- Relax and enjoy your trip: With JODOGO's assistance, you can relax and enjoy your journey, knowing your airport experience is fully taken care of.
FAQs for Airport Assistance
- Visit our website: Go to https://www.jodogoairportassist.com/airports/santos-dumont-international-airport.
- Fill out the online form: Provide your flight details, arrival/departure information, and desired services.
- Select your preferred payment method: We accept major credit cards and PayPal.
- Confirm your booking: Upon confirmation, you'll receive an email with all the details.
Yes, we offer VIP concierge services at Santos Dumont International Airport to provide a luxurious and personalized experience. Enjoy dedicated assistance with everything from luggage handling and expedited procedures to luxury transportation and personalized airport lounge access.
Additional Services:
- Santos Dumont Airport VIP Services
- Santos Dumont Airport Fast Track
- Santos Dumont Airport Special Assistance
- Santos Dumont Airport Private Transfers
- Santos Dumont Airport Personal Assistant
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