Flying from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Every week, there are nine Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 10:50 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 13:50 with Gol.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your CGH to IOS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Ilheus (and then other destinations in Brazil) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Azul.
Azul ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CGH to IOS flights, with 86.21% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH) to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
At the moment, ر.ق. 408 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 851. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from CGH to IOS by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport, 73.8% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CGH? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IOS if you're taking a late Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with an Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and experience more of Ilheus and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) to central Ilheus
From Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, Ilheus is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport (IOS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ilheus in April.
The warmest month in Ilheus is March, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport to Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CGH to IOS in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Salvador is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ilheus. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Pelourinho, Mercado Modelo and Museu de Arte Sacra da Universidade Federal da Bahia.
Aracaju is another well-known destination in Brazil and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Ilheus. No trip is complete without seeing Atalaia Beach, Orla de Atalaia and Olimpio Campos Palace.
