Both options take you from JPA to central João Pessoa in roughly 19 minutes by road according to our route data (approximate). The difference is how much is settled before you arrive.
Taxi at the airport
The airport page lists a taxi stand at the terminal passenger entrance, ground floor, open 24 hours. Fares are not published on that page, so agree how the price is set before you leave, and check that the vehicle fits your luggage.
Fixed-price private transfer
JPA Alto do Mateus
From€30for 2 passengers
Ride-hailing apps
The airport has a pickup point at the end of the south wing, after the van stop. The fare is shown in the app before you confirm and can vary with demand. You need mobile data.
Pre-booked transfer
You book before you travel and receive a confirmation with the meeting point and driver details. The price is fixed at booking, and the live quote on this page shows it. Confirm at booking what is included, such as waiting time.
When each makes sense
A taxi suits you if you want to leave immediately and are happy to agree the price at the stand.
A ride-hailing app suits you if you have mobile data and want to see the fare first.
A pre-booked transfer suits you if you arrive late, travel with family or heavy luggage, or want the price and meeting point settled in advance.
Sources (checked 2026-10-27)
- Airport taxi stand (terminal entrance, ground floor, 24 hours), intermunicipal bus line 5601 Aeroporto (stop in front of the terminal, south wing, weekday and Saturday departure times, subject to change), ride-hailing pickup point (end of the south wing): https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-de-joao-pessoa-presidente-castro-pinto/Como-chegar.html
- Approximate distances and drive times to service areas: AirportTransferPortal route database (approximate, not an official figure)