---
iata: AJU
name: Santa Maria Airport (Aracaju)
city: Aracaju
country: Brazil
lastUpdated: '2026-09-25'
officialWebsite: >-
  https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-santa-maria-aracaju/Lojas-e-servicos-.html
sources:
  - >-
    https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-santa-maria-aracaju/Como-chegar.html
  - >-
    https://www.aenabrasil.com.br/pt/aeroportos/aeroporto-internacional-santa-maria-aracaju/Lojas-e-servicos-.html
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/brazil/santa-maria/aju-ambaar-lounge
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_Airport_(Sergipe)'
quickFacts:
  - 'IATA AJU / ICAO SBAR — Santa Maria (Aracaju), Sergipe'
  - 'GPS -10.985278, -37.073333'
  - >-
    Ambaar Lounge Aracaju (PP) — airside boarding area opposite Gates 2–3; 24h;
    max 4h; under-3 free; domestic + transit only
  - Aena Brasil shops page lists Ambaar Lounge 1º andar 24h
  - >-
    Comtaju taxi in hall 24h; buses 413 (Terminal DIA), 008 (Atalaia/Centro),
    502 (Terminal Atalaia)
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: 24h PP
    title: Ambaar Lounge listed 24 hours
    detail: Max stay 4h; under-3 free.
    summary: Priority Pass and Aena shops page list Ambaar 24h daily.
    category: timing
  - label: Gates 2–3
    title: Lounge opposite Gates 2 and 3
    detail: 1º andar on Aena shops listing.
    summary: Airside boarding area in front of Gates 2–3; domestic and transit only.
    category: terminal
  - label: Drinks
    title: Standard alcohol complimentary on PP
    detail: No first-party HA F&B rating.
    summary: PP facilities list complimentary standard alcoholic drinks.
    category: food
  - label: Ground
    title: Comtaju taxi + buses 413/008/502
    detail: Confirm live BRL fares day-of.
    summary: 'Aena Como-chegar: Comtaju 24h in hall; city lines 413, 008, 502.'
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Ambaar Lounge Aracaju
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 24 hours daily'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (domestic and transit only; max stay 4 hours; children
        under 3 free)
    bestFor:
      - Domestic / transit PP holders near Gates 2–3
    summary: Opposite Gates 2–3; 24h; max 4h; under-3 free. Verdict worth-it.
    verdict: worth-it
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - Alcoholic drinks (standard complimentary)
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
      - Soft drinks
      - Televisions
      - Wi-Fi
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.7
slug: aju
region: South America
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# Santa Maria Airport (Aracaju) (AJU)
Aracaju, Brazil · South America
Sergipe’s Aracaju Santa Maria gateway (Aena Brasil) with Priority Pass Ambaar Lounge airside opposite Gates 2–3 — 24h, max 4h, under-3 free — for domestic and transit passengers, plus published Comtaju taxi and city bus lines 413 / 008 / 502.
## Airportist Score

**6.7 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.4 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.6 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 7.4 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Single passenger terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Priority Pass holders on domestic AJU banks
- Gol / LATAM / Azul Northeast Brazil traffic
- Travelers using Comtaju taxi or listed city buses

## Watch out for

- Ambaar PP is domestic + transit only — not a general international product on the strip
- PP max stay 4 hours
- Confirm live BRL bus/taxi fares
- No published MCT

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/aju/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/aju/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/aju/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/aju/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/aju/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/aju/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/aju/disruptions.md) (free)
- [Reviews](/airports/aju/reviews.md) (free)