Which airport should I fly into for Caraguatatuba?

For long-haul and international flights, Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is the main gateway near Caraguatatuba. The closest airport, Ubatuba Airport (UBT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Caraguatatuba?

The nearest is about 25 mi (40 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Caraguatatuba?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Caraguatatuba

The closest airports to Caraguatatuba, Brazil: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Caraguatatuba, Brazil is Ubatuba Airport (UBT), about 25 mi (40 km) away — roughly 48 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
UBT	Ubatuba AirportUbatuba, Brazil	25 mi / 40 km	48 min	Regional
SJK	Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf AirportSao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil	39 mi / 63 km	1 hr 10 min	Regional
QHP	Base de Aviacao de Taubate AirportTaubate, Brazil	40 mi / 65 km	1 hr 12 min	Regional
GUJ	Guaratingueta AirportGuaratingueta, Brazil	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional
SSZ	Base Aerea de Santos AirportGuaruja, Brazil	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional
GRU	Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International AirportSao Paulo, Brazil	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	International
SAO	Campo de Marte AirportSao Paulo, Brazil	78 mi / 125 km	1 hr 48 min	Regional
CGH	Congonhas AirportSao Paulo, Brazil	79 mi / 127 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Ubatuba Airport (UBT) is the most convenient at about 25 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) (68 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Caraguatatuba. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with UBT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near UBT saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Caraguatatuba is Ubatuba Airport (UBT), about 25 mi (40 km) away — roughly 48 min by road.