Research reference only. Santos Dumont Airport: A 2026-11-01 search excerpt describes this selected transport topic: Santos Dumont VLT stop is located next to the airport entrance and Bossa Nova Mall, and exit A is the airport access road. Line 1 Azul and Line 3 Amarela stop, and ramps, horizontal boarding and disembarkation, and tactile guidance facilities are provided. Check the full linked source before using it on a trip.
What the source notes say
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- Rail Station Access: Santos Dumont VLT stop is located next to the airport entrance and Bossa Nova Mall, and exit A is the airport access road. Line 1 Azul and Line 3 Amarela stop, and ramps, horizontal boarding and disembarkation, and tactile guidance facilities are provided.Search excerpt from the linked source; open the full page to confirm · checked 2026-11-01 · trilhos.motiva.com.br ↗
- Ground Transport: VLT Line 1 Azul connects Santos Dumont–Terminal Intermodal Gentileza. On the way, it connects Cinelândia·Carioca to MetrôRio and Rodoviária to the intercity bus terminal.Search excerpt from the linked source; open the full page to confirm · checked 2026-11-01 · trilhos.motiva.com.br ↗
- Ground Transport: VLT Line 3 Amarela operates on the Santos Dumont–Central section. Central provides information on rail, metro, and bus connections.Search excerpt from the linked source; open the full page to confirm · checked 2026-11-01 · trilhos.motiva.com.br ↗
Routes and pickup details
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Santos Dumont VLT stop → Terminal Intermodal Gentileza
| From | Santos Dumont VLT stop |
|---|---|
| To | Terminal Intermodal Gentileza |
| Service | light_rail |
| Boarding point | Santos Dumont stop next to the airport entrance |
| Getting off | Not established in this source note |
| Security area | Not established in this source note |
| Conditions | Line 1 Azul. Metro connection at Cinelândia·Carioca and intercity bus connection at Rodoviária. |
Evidence: search excerpt; full page needs checking. The record doesn't establish a safe flight connection or travel-day operation. trilhos.motiva.com.br ↗
Santos Dumont VLT stop → Central
| From | Santos Dumont VLT stop |
|---|---|
| To | Central |
| Service | light_rail |
| Boarding point | Santos Dumont stop |
| Getting off | Not established in this source note |
| Security area | Not established in this source note |
| Conditions | Line 3 Amarela. Operating hours on the day of use must be confirmed with the operator. |
Evidence: search excerpt; full page needs checking. The record doesn't establish a safe flight connection or travel-day operation. trilhos.motiva.com.br ↗
What you still need to check
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