Airport transfer
Private transfer at Ilhéus Airport (IOS)
Jorge Amado Airport is small and empties fast: when the last passenger leaves, so does the last car. With a booked transfer, yours is already there when the belt starts moving.
How the pickup works
The meeting time is set from your flight number, given when you book. If the flight runs early or late, the driver follows it and adjusts — you never have to message about the plane.
The airport has a single arrivals hall, which keeps things simple: the driver waits at the exit with a sign, helps with luggage, and the car is parked a few steps away. From seat to road takes under five minutes.
The terminal sits in the Pontal district, about 3 km from downtown Ilhéus — roughly ten minutes to most hotels in town.
Where most passengers go from here
Approximate distances and times from the terminal:
- Downtown Ilhéus, Pontal and Praia do Norte — 3 to 8 km, 10 to 15 minutes
- Olivença — about 20 km south, 30 minutes
- Itabuna — about 30 km on the BR-415, 40 to 50 minutes
- Serra Grande and Uruçuca — about 45 km, roughly 1 hour
- Itacaré — about 70 km on the BA-001, 1h20 to 1h30
- Una and Comandatuba Island — about 75 km, roughly 1h30 to the boat pier
- Canavieiras — about 115 km, roughly 2 hours
The BA-001, the road to Itacaré, winds through rainforest: beautiful by day, demanding at night, and slower in the rain. Travel time depends more on road conditions than on the hour of the day.
What to send when booking
Four details settle the whole quote with no back-and-forth:
- Flight number and date — this is what makes tracking possible
- Final destination — hotel, guesthouse, address or the name of the beach
- How many people — the car takes up to 4 passengers
- Luggage — how many bags, and whether you bring a surfboard, child seat or bulky gear
Large luggage and surfboards do fit, but it depends on the size of the group. Say so in advance and we confirm what fits or arrange a second run.
Why book before you fly
You can sort it out on arrival in Ilhéus, but the airport works in peaks: when two flights land together the car queue empties in minutes; when a flight arrives late, there is barely a car in sight.
- Fixed price agreed before the trip — no meter, no surge pricing, no haggling at the desk
- Named driver, with phone number sent over WhatsApp the day before
- Flight tracked — a delay does not turn into a missed car
- 100% electric car: no fuel smell on your first hour in Bahia
- One single contact from arrivals to your door — and the return leg can be booked in the same conversation
Frequently asked questions
Where do I meet the driver at Ilhéus airport?
At the arrivals exit, holding a sign. The exact meeting point and the driver's direct number are sent over WhatsApp before your flight.
What if my flight is delayed?
The flight is tracked from the number you give when booking, and the pickup time shifts to the new landing — no extra charge for a normal delay.
How long is the drive from Ilhéus airport to Itacaré?
Between 1h20 and 1h30 for about 70 km on the BA-001. Allow a little more in heavy rain or after dark.
How many people fit in the car?
Up to 4 passengers with normal travel luggage. Larger groups are handled by arranging more than one run.
Can I book the return to the airport at the same time?
Yes, and most people do. Both legs are set at once, with the pickup time worked back from your check-in.
Do you take cards?
Accepted payment methods are confirmed together with the price, over WhatsApp, before the trip.
Request a quote
You get a fixed price over WhatsApp, straight from the driver — no meter, no surge pricing, no obligation.
Message us on WhatsApp Replies in minutes, straight from the driver.
Prefer a form? Use the quote form on the home page — three tabs, one per service.