Airports Near São Sebastião
The closest airports to São Sebastião, Brazil: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.
The nearest airport to São Sebastião, Brazil is Ubatuba Airport (UBT), about 30 mi (49 km) away — roughly 59 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 | 30 mi / 49 km | 59 min | Regional |
| SJK | Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf AirportSao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Regional |
| QHP | Base de Aviacao de Taubate AirportTaubate, Brazil | 50 mi / 81 km | 1 hr 30 min | Regional |
| SSZ | Base Aerea de Santos AirportGuaruja, Brazil | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 43 min | Regional |
| GUJ | Guaratingueta AirportGuaratingueta, Brazil | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Regional |
| GRU | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International AirportSao Paulo, Brazil | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | International |
| CGH | Congonhas AirportSao Paulo, Brazil | 80 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Regional |
| SAO | Campo de Marte AirportSao Paulo, Brazil | 80 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 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 30 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) (71 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 São Sebastião. 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 São Sebastião is Ubatuba Airport (UBT), about 30 mi (49 km) away — roughly 59 min by road.