Resorts and Comandatuba Island
Transfer from Ilhéus to Una and Comandatuba Island
Comandatuba Island sits in the municipality of Una, about 75 km south of Ilhéus. The drive to the boat pier takes 1h20 to 1h30 — and it is that timing, not the flight, that has to line up with the crossing.
A journey in two stages
Reaching Comandatuba always means two legs: the road from Ilhéus to Una, and the boat crossing to the island. The first is the one you can control — and it decides whether you make the boat.
From Jorge Amado airport it is about 75 km down the south coast, averaging 1h20 to 1h30. The road is flatter and straighter than the climb towards Itacaré, but it runs through small villages where speed drops.
The departure time is worked backwards from the crossing, with margin for arrivals and for the road. Send the crossing time with your request and the calculation comes back done.
Who usually takes this route
- Resort guests on Comandatuba Island — arriving on a commercial flight into Ilhéus rather than the private airstrip at Una
- Travellers heading for the beaches of Una — Pedra do Sabão, Praia de Una and the Maruim river area
- Visitors to the Una Biological Reserve — the sanctuary of the golden-headed lion tamarin
- Anyone continuing to Canavieiras — another 40 km south, about 2 hours in total from Ilhéus
If your flight lands late in the afternoon, check the last crossing time before booking the ticket — in some periods it is earlier than travellers expect.
Luggage and comfort on the drive
This is a resort-guest journey, which almost always means large suitcases. The car takes up to 4 passengers with normal travel luggage; a big group with many bags is handled by arranging a second run, and that has to be said at quote time, not on the day.
The car is fully electric: quiet, with no fuel smell — which helps a great deal over an hour and a half of road straight after a flight.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ilhéus from Comandatuba?
About 75 km from Jorge Amado airport to the boat pier at Una, a 1h20 to 1h30 drive. From Una there is still the boat crossing to the island.
Does the transfer include the boat crossing?
No. The transfer covers the road leg to the pier; the crossing to the island is run by whoever manages access to the resort.
How is the timing agreed?
Backwards from the crossing: send its time with your request and the airport departure comes back calculated, with margin for arrivals and the road.
Do you also serve the beaches of Una?
Yes. Praia de Una, Pedra do Sabão and the Maruim river area are on the same route, with small differences in access.
What if my flight is delayed and I miss the crossing?
The driver tracks the flight and flags the delay as soon as it shows, which gives you time to rearrange the crossing before you even land.
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