Which airport should I fly into for Cataguases?

The closest airport, Leopoldina Airport (LEP), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Cataguases?

The nearest is about 6 mi (9 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 Cataguases?

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 Cataguases

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

The nearest airport to Cataguases, Brazil is Leopoldina Airport (LEP), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
LEP	Leopoldina AirportLeopoldina, Brazil	6 mi / 9 km	19 min	Regional
IZA	Zona da Mata Regional AirportJuiz De Fora, Brazil	32 mi / 51 km	57 min	Regional
JDF	Francisco de Assis AirportJuiz De Fora, Brazil	52 mi / 84 km	1 hr 34 min	Regional
ITP	Itaperuna AirportItaperuna, Brazil	54 mi / 87 km	1 hr 37 min	Regional
QAK	Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges AirportBarbacena, Brazil	69 mi / 111 km	2 hr 4 min	Regional
QDF	Conselheiro Lafaiete AirportConselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil	84 mi / 135 km	1 hr 57 min	Regional
MEA	Macae AirportMacae, Brazil	89 mi / 143 km	2 hr 4 min	Regional
CAW	Bartolomeu Lisandro AirportCampos Dos Goytacazes, Brazil	92 mi / 148 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Leopoldina Airport (LEP) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

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 Cataguases. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with LEP.

Hotels near the airport

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

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Other cities these airports serve

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 Cataguases is Leopoldina Airport (LEP), about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road.