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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Brazil",
    "addressLocality": "Natal"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Azul Brazilian Airlines",
    "GOL Airlines",
    "LATAM Brasil",
    "TAP Air Portugal",
    "VOEPASS Linhas A\u00e9reas"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "125 minutes"
    }
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  "city": "Natal",
  "code": "NAT",
  "connection_tips": "Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) is not in beachfront Natal itself but in S\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alo do Amarante, so your onward transfer matters more here than at some city-edge Brazilian airports. If you are continuing south to Pipa, treat that as a separate road trip rather than a quick airport hop and book the transfer before arrival, especially if you land late or with surfboards, diving gear, or family luggage. Because the airport handles both domestic trunk routes and international banks, queues can bunch up around a few departure windows even though the terminal itself is modern.\n\nCurrent transport guidance for the airport still points most visitors toward the official taxi cooperative, app-based rides, rental cars, or pre-booked transfers rather than a seamless urban rail connection. NAT works well when you match your ground plan to the part of Rio Grande do Norte you are actually visiting. For domestic flights, arriving two hours before departure is a comfortable rule of thumb; for international flights, give yourself longer and assume the landside trip from the coast may be the slowest part of the journey.\n\nThe ride to central Natal is usually around thirty to forty minutes, while the hotel districts around Ponta Negra and Via Costeira can take closer to an hour depending on traffic. Beach travelers should price door-to-door transfer options before landing instead of relying on ad hoc bargaining outside arrivals, while business travelers heading only into Natal can usually move quickly with a taxi or app car. Keep your hotel's neighborhood, not just \"Natal,\" ready for the driver, because the city, beach strip, and outlying resorts imply very different ride times and costs.",
  "country": "Brazil",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Pre-book a shuttle to Pipa if that is your final destination.",
    "Use official taxis or pre-arranged shuttles for the safest city transfer.",
    "The airport is a great gateway for the entire Northeast coast of Brazil.",
    "Terminal Wi-Fi is fast and reliable throughout the gate area.",
    "Try the local 'Castanha de Caju' (cashews) at the airport shops."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Greater+Natal+International+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL",
  "iataCode": "NAT",
  "icao": "SBSG",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -5.769,
  "layover_planner_info": "Modern amenities and comfortable lounges are available for layovers. The city center and beaches are a short drive away for longer stays.",
  "longitude": -35.376,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 60,
  "mct_interline": 125,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 60,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline's service desk located in the main hall for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Greater Natal International Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "JPA",
      "name": "Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "REC",
      "name": "Guararapes\u2013Gilberto Freyre International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "FEN",
      "name": "Fernando de Noronha Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "QCP",
      "name": "Currais Novos Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Greater Natal International Airport (NAT), also known as S\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alo do Amarante International Airport, is a modern and spacious facility serving the city of Natal and the state of Rio Grande do Norte in northeastern Brazil. The terminal is one of the newest and most efficient in the country, designed to handle a high volume of domestic and international traffic, particularly focusing on connections with major Brazilian hubs like S\u00e3o Paulo and Bras\u00edlia, as well as international destinations in Europe. it is a critical hub for the regional tourism industry, supporting the millions of visitors who flock to Natal's world-famous sand dunes and pristine beaches.\n\nInside the terminal, passengers have access to a wide range of amenities, including several retail shops featuring local Potiguar handicrafts and beachwear, a variety of restaurants offering both traditional Brazilian cuisine and international favorites, and comfortable waiting lounges. The airport is equipped with modern security, customs, and immigration facilities to ensure efficient processing for all travelers. It also features state-of-the-art baggage handling systems and provides high-quality services for both leisure and business passengers visiting this economically and naturally rich part of Brazil.\n\nGround transportation from the airport to Natal city center and the popular Ponta Negra beach area is well-developed, with dedicated taxi ranks, airport shuttle services, and numerous car rental agencies available directly outside the terminal. The airport's location in the municipality of S\u00e3o Gon\u00e7alo do Amarante offers travelers unique views of the coastal plains and the Atlantic forest during arrival and departure. It remains a premier international hub, reflecting the modern growth of northeastern Brazil and providing a professional welcome to all visitors.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.natal.aero/en/airport-guide/airport-map"
}