Getting to Jericoacoara (Jeri), a remote beach paradise in northeastern Brazil, requires a few steps, as it’s not directly accessible by international flights. Here’s the best way to get there from Europe and the USA, including tips for comfort and efficiency:

STEP 1– FLY TO BRASIL.

Main international gateways to consider:
São Paulo (GRU) – Guarulhos International Airport.
Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Galeão International Airport.
Recife (REC) – Gilberto Freyre International Airport.
Fortaleza (FOR) – Pinto Martins International Airport (Closest major city to Jericoacoara).

STEP 2– DOMESTIC FLIGHT TO JERI REGION.

Best Destination Airport:
JJD Jericoacoara Regional Airport (also known as Cruz Airport).
– Only 40-60 min by car from Jericoacoara.
– Has daily flights from São Paulo (GRU) and Recife (REC).
– Some seasonal or indirect connections from Fortaleza (FOR).

Tip: LATAM, GOL, and Azul Airlines serve this route. Choose a flight that lands at JJD, not just Fortaleza, to save time.

STEP 3– TRANSFER TO JERI VILLAGE.

From Jericoacoara Regional Airport (JJD):
– Private 4x4 transfer (most comfortable): 1 hour.
– Shared transfer: Cheaper, takes about the same time.
– Buggies or local vans: Can be arranged at the airport or in advance.
– Fortaleza (FOR): Pinto Martins International Airport (Closest major city to Jericoacoara).

From Fortaleza (FOR) (if no JJD flight available):
– 4x4 transfer: 5–6 hours.
– Bus + 4x4 combo: Via Fretcar or other bus companies to Jijoca + 4x4 to Jeri.

From Europe (Best routes):
– Fly to São Paulo (GRU) or Recife (REC) with airlines like TAP Air Portugal, Air France, KLM, or Lufthansa.
– Then connect to JJD via domestic flight.

– Examples:
– Lisbon → Recife → JJD.
– Paris → São Paulo → JJD
– TAP Air Portugal often offers smooth connections via Lisbon to Recife or Fortaleza.

From USA (Best routes):
– Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL) → São Paulo (GRU) or Recife (REC).
– Then connect to JJD.

– Examples:
– Miami → Recife → JJD.
– New York → São Paulo → JJD.
– LATAM and American Airlines are good options from the USA.