{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Brazil", "addressLocality": "Presidente Prudente" }, "airlines": [ "Regional and charter carriers" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "30 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "60 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "75 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" } ], "city": "Presidente Prudente", "code": "PPB", "connection_tips": "Presidente Prudente Airport (PPB) is the primary gateway to the western region of S\u00e3o Paulo state, Brazil. Ground transport is efficient; official taxis meet every scheduled arrival from S\u00e3o Paulo and Porto Alegre via Azul and GOL, reaching the city center in about 15-20 minutes for a fare of roughly 40-60 BRL. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and InDrive are also highly active and reliable.\n\nFor those on a budget, City Bus Line 108 passes near the terminal entrance. The terminal was recently renovated and handles processing very quickly. Arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures. Facilities include several cafes, souvenir shops, and car rental agencies The city-side transfer is short enough that the airport works best when you already know whether you are headed downtown or into the agribusiness belt.\n\nA significant tip: Presidente Prudente is a major hub for the regional livestock and education sectors. Ensure you have cash (BRL) The airport is therefore most useful when the driver or hotel pickup is already in place for the road into the interior. The airport is most useful for the city itself and the agricultural hinterland, where a short taxi ride is all that is needed after landing. That is what gives Presidente Prudente its value: a quick local gateway with no need for a bigger hub.", "country": "Brazil", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/br.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Use Uber for the most convenient and transparent city transfer.", "The airport is only 15 minutes from the UNESP university campus.", "Check-in is fast; 90 minutes early is more than sufficient.", "Try the local Paulista-style pastries at the terminal snack bar.", "Free terminal Wi-Fi is reliable and fast throughout the gate area." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=PPB+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=BRL", "iataCode": "PPB", "icao": "SBDN", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-30", "latitude": -22.1751, "layover_planner_info": "Plan ahead for limited services and amenities.", "longitude": -51.424599, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 30, "mct_domestic_to_international": 60, "mct_interline": 90, "mct_international_to_domestic": 60, "mct_international_to_international": 75, "missed_connection_help": "Contact your airline for rebooking assistance.", "name": "Presidente Prudente Airport", "region": "South America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "GRU", "name": "S\u00e3o Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Presidente Prudente Airport serves as a vital regional aviation hub in western S\u00e3o Paulo state, located 514 kilometers from the state capital and connecting this agricultural heartland to Brazil's major urban centers. The terminal handles approximately 44 weekly flights to S\u00e3o Paulo alone, with Azul commanding 60% market share, followed by GOL at 37% and LATAM at 3%, demonstrating clear carrier dominance in this interior market where air travel saves significant time compared to the 6-hour drive to S\u00e3o Paulo.\n\nThe single terminal building accommodates operations by Brazil's three major carriers using a mix of turboprops and narrow-body jets including Azul's A320neo and ATR72-600 fleet, GOL's Boeing 737-700/800/MAX family, and LATAM's A320 aircraft. Flight operations typically require just 1.3 hours to S\u00e3o Paulo compared to lengthy ground transportation, making the airport essential for business travelers and connecting passengers. The facility also handles Azul's longest route from Presidente Prudente - a 2,509-kilometer service to Natal taking approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.\n\nOperational challenges reflect broader Brazilian aviation dynamics, with approximately 9% of flights experiencing delays averaging 94 minutes, though GOL maintains the best on-time performance with only 7% delayed departures. The February 2024 launch of VOEPASS codeshare services through LATAM's sales channels expanded connectivity options, even as GOL navigated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings filed in January 2024 to restructure pandemic-related debt. These industry consolidations haven't significantly impacted service levels at Presidente Prudente, where demand remains robust.\n\nThe airport's strategic importance extends beyond passenger services, supporting agricultural exports from this productive region known for cattle ranching, sugarcane, and grain production. Terminal facilities, while basic compared to major hubs, provide essential amenities for the approximately 2 daily flights to S\u00e3o Paulo and connections to 5 destinations nationwide. The consistent presence of mainline jets rather than just regional aircraft underscores Presidente Prudente's significance in Brazil's interior aviation network, maintaining critical links between S\u00e3o Paulo's western frontier and the country's economic centers despite ongoing industry financial pressures.", "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/brazil/airports.php" }