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Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport

Ilhéus, Brazil

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Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport

Ilhéus, Brazil
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SBIL
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Gateway to Bahia's cocoa coast and literary heritage.

Location
Ilhéus, Brazil
Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IATA: IOS, ICAO: SBIL) serves Ilhéus, a coastal city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The airport is named in honor of Jorge Amado, the celebrated Brazilian novelist born near Ilhéus, whose works brought international attention to the region's cocoa culture and people. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Ilhéus to major Brazilian cities such as São Paulo and Salvador. It plays a vital role in supporting local tourism, particularly for visitors drawn to the region's beaches, Atlantic Forest reserves, and cultural heritage. The facility is relatively modest in scale, reflecting the regional character of Ilhéus, but serves as an important transport link for the southern Bahia coast. Infrastructure improvements have been undertaken over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to the city center of Ilhéus is available via taxis and rental cars, with the airport located approximately 4 kilometers from downtown.
Airlines here
GOL Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Airlines are among the primary carriers offering domestic service through Ilhéus.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is named after Jorge Amado, one of Brazil's most celebrated authors, who was born in the Ilhéus region.
  • ›Ilhéus was historically the center of Brazil's cocoa-producing region, and the airport supports tourism tied to this heritage.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with São Paulo and Salvador being key destinations.
  • ›The surrounding region inspired many of Jorge Amado's novels, including 'Gabriela, Cravo e Canela.'
  • ›The airport's ICAO code is SBIL, within the Brazilian airspace designation series.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Routes

IOS → GRUAD · E95
IOS → SSAAD · AT7 E95
IOS → VCPAD · E95
IOS → CNFG3 · 73G
IOS → SSAG3 · 73G
IOS → CGHJJ · 319
IOS → SDUJJ · 319
IOS → BSBO6 · 100
IOS → SSAO6 · 100
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