Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Natal Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
NAT Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at the Greater Natal International Airport, also known as Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport.
What to Expect
The new Natal Airport (code: NAT) has a modern terminal that opened in 2014. Facilities include a few pricey eateries, some shops, and free WiFi. At least one restaurant is open 24 hours, located landside.
Sleeping in Natal Airport
Overnight campers report no issues from airport staff. Most seating appears to have armrests, so bring a sleeping bag to relax on the floor and combat the cold temperatures. For uninterrupted sleep, the closest hotels are 30 minutes away from the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Natal Airport, but you will find a few hostels and pousadas along the road to the city (approx. 40 minutes away). Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Natal, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, there were no airport lounges that economy-class travellers could pay to use.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are food options on both Landside and Airside. The following options are open 24 hours: Pizza Hut (Food Court) • Subway (Food Court, North Pier & South Pier) • Dromedarios (Landside) • Salosino (Arrivals), etc.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Lockers are available to store your baggage. Location: Arrivals Level, next to the payment parking booth. Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Rates: Medium Locker (R$ 25.00) • Large Locker (R$ 50.00) / 24 hours.
Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Natal Airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Arrivals Area.
Currency Exchange – Global Exchange currency exchange is available in the airport (Arrivals and Departures). Hours: Currency Exchange – Global Exchange currency exchange is available in the airport (Arrivals and Departures) and is open from 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is available in Domestic/International Departures and International Arrivals. Hours: open 24 hours. Additionally, you will find a small selection of shops, including a Hudson News, which is also open 24 hours a day (Landside, Domestic Arrivals).
Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airport information desk for assistance. Location: unknown.
Luggage Wrapping – TrueStar SecureBag provides luggage wrapping in Departures (landside).
Medical Center – A medical center can be found if you feel unwell or injure yourself. Location: unknown.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Natal and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there are a few travel agencies with offices at the airport that can probably be of assistance. Aerotur, Luck Receptivo and Potiguar Turismo ( Arrivals area) are all open 24 hours.
Bus
The airport is connected to the city by public transportation. The bus is available from 4:30 AM to 12:00 AM and runs every 25 minutes. For fares, schedules and more information, visit the Trampolim de Vitória website.
Car Rentals
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Coopcon Taxis operate 24 hours daily and are available in the public area of domestic departures.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.