Why go
- Capital city of Paraíba, Brazil.
- Known for beaches.
- Served by Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA).
History
João Pessoa is a port city in northeastern Brazil. It is the largest city and capital of the state of Paraíba, with an estimated population of 888,679. It is located on the right bank of the Paraíba do Norte river.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Azul AD (ATR 72, Embraer 195) · 3 routes: Campinas, Fortaleza, Salvador
- Sky Express G3 (737-800) · 3 routes: Brasilia, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo
- TAM Brazilian Airlines JJ (A320) · 3 routes: Brasilia, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo
- Oceanair O6 (318, A319) · 2 routes: Brasilia, Rio De Janeiro
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JPA has direct flights to 6 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Brasilia, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Campinas, Fortaleza…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Porto do Capim, 1.4 km); routes include Jacaré-Porto do Capim, Jacaré-Ribeira, Forte Velho-Jacaré.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for João Pessoa, Brazil. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.