Getting there

Getting to São João del-Rei

Short answer

The reference airport is Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 230 km (143 mi) from São João del-Rei. By car, it is 471 km (293 mi) from São Paulo, a 5h30 drive costing about R$ 280 in fuel and tolls.

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Flying to São João del-Rei

The nearest airport is Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins (CNF), near Belo Horizonte, about 230 km from São João del-Rei.

The rest of the trip is by road. From Belo Horizonte, São João del-Rei is 186 km away (about 2 h 40 min) via the BR-040 and BR-265; from Rio de Janeiro it is 336 km (about 4 h 30 min), and from São Paulo 471 km (about 5 h 30 min). The city has its own bus station.

Routes and airlines change often, so it is safest to check them when you plan your trip.

Nearest airport

CNFTancredo Neves International Airport (Confins)

Confins · about 230 km (143 mi) from São João del-Rei

Driving to São João del-Rei

These are the driving routes to São João del-Rei from the main cities of origin, with distance, travel time and estimated fuel cost for a car that gets 11 km per liter. Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$).

From Belo Horizonte

186 km (116 mi) · 2h36

~R$ 119 in fuel and tolls

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From Rio de Janeiro

336 km (209 mi) · 4h30

~R$ 227 in fuel and tolls

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From São Paulo

471 km (293 mi) · 5h30

~R$ 280 in fuel and tolls

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Where to stay

Hotels in São João del-Rei

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Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to São João del-Rei?

The nearest airport to São João del-Rei is Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 230 km (143 mi) away.

How do you get to São João del-Rei by air?

Fly to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins) (CNF), in Confins, about 230 km (143 mi) from São João del-Rei, and cover the rest of the way overland. Flight routes and schedules change often: check them when you plan your trip.

Is it better to drive or fly to São João del-Rei?

It depends on where you start. From São Paulo, the drive is 471 km (293 mi) and takes about 5h30, costing about R$ 280 in fuel and tolls. From distant origins, flying usually saves time; from nearby cities, driving gives you more freedom. Compare the cost of the drive with the price of a plane ticket before you decide.

Is São João del-Rei easy to get to?

Yes: you can drive to São João del-Rei from Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, and its reference airport is CNF. See the driving routes on this page.

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