Car Hire Natal Airport

Natal Airport Mini Guide

Natal Airport in Brief
Augusto Severo International Airport is 18km from the city of Natal, Brazil. It is 15km to the famous beaches at Ponta Negra. The airport was previously known as Parnamirim Airport and was renamed after aviator Augusto Severo de Albuquerque Maranhao.

Which Airlines go There?
At present, there are 10 airlines flying into the airport from cities in Brazil and some major hub airports in Europe including Heathrow, Amsterdam and Munich.

Can I get to the City Easily?
It is approximately a 25 minute drive into the city - if you have hired a car you will find the car rental offices in arrivals. Car hire is a good option as the taxis there are well known for being expensive. Another option is to take the bus into Natal city, they will collect you from just outside the airport and drop you at the bus station, you can take a bus from here to Ponta Negra if you are staying there.

What Facilities Does the Airport Offer?
On the 1st floor you will find a travel agent and a tourist information office, if you have any enquiries about your trip or need to book a hotel. They will also inform you about transport in the area and local attractions. The 2nd floor is the departures area and you can browse the small selection of shops or catch up on emails at the internet kiosk. There you will also find a few cafes and restaurants if you get hungry. The 3rd floor has a café and observation deck, if you want to watch what is happening at the airport. ATMs and a currency exchange desk are available on the 1st and 2nd floors and a VIP Lounge is accessible for a small charge.

Where can I Stay Nearby?
The Pousada Italia is a small hotel with 20 rooms, close to the beaches at Ponta Negra and 8.5km from the airport. There you can relax in their tropical garden or laze by the pool. If you get bored, the Ponta Negra Market is close by for all your shopping.

Most people visit Natal for the beautiful beaches that string the coast and there’s certainly plenty to choose from. Some are only accessible by dune buggy such as Zumbi Beach whilst others can be reached by hire car.

A particular favourite is Maracajau, about an hour out of Natal city which is world renowned for its coral reef, the Parrachos de Maracajau, found about 4 miles offshore. There stunning coral formations are inhabited by a myriad of luminescent fish and as you might expect, several companies offer scuba diving trips to the reef.