Getting from João Pessoa Airport to the city and the beaches

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) is about 12.6 km from the centre of João Pessoa, roughly 19 minutes by road according to our route data (approximate). The airport's own page lists three ground options: a taxi stand at the terminal entrance that operates 24 hours, intermunicipal bus line 5601 Aeroporto, and a ride-hailing pickup point. A pre-booked transfer is the fourth option; the fixed price is shown by the live quote on this page.

After landing you collect your bags and leave through the arrivals hall. The airport page places the taxi stand at the terminal passenger entrance on the ground floor. Bus line 5601 stops in front of the terminal on the south wing. The ride-hailing pickup point is at the end of the south wing, after the stop used by vans. If you have a pre-booked transfer, follow the meeting instructions in your booking confirmation.

Taxi: The airport page lists a taxi stand at the terminal passenger entrance, ground floor, open 24 hours. It does not publish fares, so agree how the price is set (meter or fixed amount) before you leave.

Bus line 5601 Aeroporto: Stops in front of the terminal on the south wing. The airport page lists these weekday and Saturday departure times: 05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00 and 19:30, and states that times may change without notice. No Sunday times are listed on that page, and no fare is published there. Confirm the current timetable and fare with the operator before you rely on it.

Ride-hailing apps: The airport designates a pickup point at the end of the south wing, after the van stop. Check the fare shown in the app before you confirm. You need mobile data.

Pre-booked transfer: If included in your booking, a driver meets you as described in your confirmation, and the price is fixed at booking.

We do not publish a price on this page, and the airport page does not list taxi or bus fares. For the taxi, ask how the fare is calculated before you get in. For the bus, ask the operator for the current fare. In ride-hailing apps the fare is shown before you confirm and can change with demand. For a fixed price, see the live quote on this page.

The airport page lists the taxi stand as open 24 hours, so a taxi is available in principle at any hour. Bus line 5601 has a last listed departure of 19:30 on weekdays and Saturdays, so do not plan on it for a late arrival. A pre-booked transfer, if included in your booking, gives you a defined meeting point and a price set in advance, which many travellers prefer after a long flight.

Check that your luggage and passengers fit the vehicle before you get in. A standard taxi may not take several large suitcases plus a stroller. If you are travelling with a child who needs a seat, bring your own or request one when booking a transfer; a seat is only provided if your confirmation says so. We could not confirm an official rule on child seats in taxis, so check the current Brazilian requirements before you travel.

For a pre-booked transfer, the meeting point and the driver's contact details are in your booking confirmation. Follow those instructions, and use the contact number provided if you cannot find the driver. A name sign or meet-and-greet applies only if your booking confirmation says it is included.

Choose the bus if: you land on a listed weekday or Saturday departure window, travel light and your destination is on the route. Confirm the route and fare first.

Choose a taxi if: you want to leave straight away from the terminal entrance and agree the price method first.

Choose a ride-hailing app if: you have mobile data and are comfortable checking the fare in the app.

Choose a pre-booked transfer if: you arrive late, travel with family or luggage, or want the price and meeting point settled before you fly.