Hercílio Luz International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Hercílio Luz airport is in the south of the island, 13 km from the Centro: buses 183 and 186 along the Corredor Sudoeste take about 30 minutes from the terminal to TICEN, the 6120 executive coach about 35. The most famous beaches, however, are all to the north, 30 to 45 minutes by car, longer on summer weekends when the SC-401 gets congested. Those with a dawn flight or staying only for work save time by remaining near the Centro and Beira Mar; those coming for the beach and staying several nights only make sense sleeping directly in Jurerê or on the beaches of Ingleses and Santinho.

Centro and Beira Mar Norte

City centre · airport 13 km away: bus 183/186 (Corredor Sudoeste) about 30 minutes from TICEN, the 6120 executive coach about 35, or a ride-hailing app

Best for: those with an early or late flight, or in the city for work who don't want long commutes

Pros

the area closest to the terminal among all the island's alternatives
restaurants and city life within walking distance in the evening

Cons

no quality beach in the area, the famous ones are all to the north
heavy traffic during rush hour along the Beira Mar

Recommended hotels in this area

Novotel Florianópolis: direct access to the Beira Mar beach across the street, convenient for those with little time
Castelmar Hotel: in the historic center near the Hercílio Luz bridge, a convenient starting point for getting around the city on foot
Majestic Palace Hotel: on the Beira Mar Norte, the city's business area, with a pool and bay views

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Jurerê Internacional

Neighbourhood · 30-35 km from the airport, 30-45 minutes by car, longer on summer weekends due to traffic on the SC-401

Best for: those seeking a renowned beach and organized nightlife, without worrying about transfer time

Pros

one of the island's most renowned beaches, with beach clubs and top-level restaurants
a planned neighborhood, with wide, orderly streets

Cons

the transfer from the airport is the longest among the areas in this guide
prices that rise sharply in the summer months

Recommended hotels in this area

IL Campanario Villaggio Resort: a few steps from the Jurerê Internacional beach, with a spa and heated pools for those staying several days
Jurerê Beach Village: hotel-style apartments directly on the beach, useful for families who want more space and a kitchen

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Northern Beaches: Ingleses and Santinho

Neighbourhood · about 40 km and 30-45 minutes by car from the airport, with longer queues in high season

Best for: those staying several days at the beach who aren't in a rush to get back to the airport

Pros

wide beaches with good facilities and seabeds suited to families
generally more affordable prices than in Jurerê

Cons

far from both the airport and the Centro
not recommended if staying just one night

Recommended hotels in this area

Costa Norte Ingleses Hotel: on the sea at Praia dos Ingleses, with indoor and outdoor pools for windy days
Costão do Santinho Resort All Inclusive: an all-inclusive resort repeatedly awarded as Brazil's best beach resort, convenient for never having to go out for meals

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