Brasilia International Airport - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Guide

Here you'll find essential information on Brasilia International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Brasilia International Airport - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek

Brasilia (DF), Brazil

BSB

55

(061) 364 9000

2

GMT- 3 (GMT- 2 from first Sunday in November to third Sunday in February)

The airport is situated 11km (7 miles) south of Brasilia.

There is a shuttle service between the terminals.

The airport lies on the Rodovia do Aeroporto, off the Eixao (Sul) Highway and 15km (9 miles) south of Brasilia city centre.

Long- and short-term parking is available for 800 cars in the airport car park, which is located within easy walking distance of the terminal.

Car hire companies include Disbrave, Hertz, Interlocadora, Localiza, Locarauto and Unidas.

Bus: Bus 102 runs to the bus station in the centre of Brasilia (journey time - 30 minutes). Microbuses 30 and 11 run from the airport to the bus station in the centre of Brasilia. Long distance interstate coaches connect Brasilia with other major centres around the country from the city centre bus station. All transport to the city centre can be accessed directly outside the terminal building after baggage reclaim.
Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day. They are the easiest and fastest way to get to the city centre (journey time - 15 minutes).

The information desk is situated inside the Departures hall and offers tourist information, as well as a range of leaflets, maps and brochures. There is also a touch-screen information terminal.

Money and communications: There are two banks, six ATMs and a post office at the airport. The bureau de change is located at the Banco do Brasil.
Eating and drinking: The restaurant is open 1100-2300 daily. In addition, there are a variety of snack bars, two of which are open 24 hours.
Shopping: There are many shops at the airport, including music and gift shops.
Luggage: A left-luggage facility is available.
Other facilities: There is a first aid station and a travel agent at the airport.

There is a VIP lounge at the airport. Although there are no conference facilities at the airport, the post office (open 24 hours) has telephones and fax machines for business use. The Plaza Convention in the hotel sector in the centre of Brasilia consists of two hotels (the 4-star Manhattan Plaza and the 5-star Kubitschek Plaza), which both have full conference facilities, including rooms seating between 35 and 219 people. For more information, contact Plaza Convention (tel: (061) 3329 3393 or  3133 or 3997; www.kubitschek.com.br).

The airport is equipped with TTDs, disabled toilets, lifts and ramps. Assistance is available and wheelchairs can be provided. Passengers should contact the information desk inside the Departures hall for assistance. There are first aid and medical facilities available (including Yellow Fever vaccinations) 24 hours a day in Arrivals.

There are no hotels at the airport – the majority of the city's accommodation is situated in the central district hotel sector. Brasilia Tourist Information (tel: (061) 364 9488) at the airpor can book rooms in advance or upon arrival. Hotels located in the city’s hotel sector include the 5-star Kubitschek Plaza (tel: (061) 3329 3333; www.kubitschek.com.br), the 4-star Eron (tel: (061) 329 4000), the 4-star Manhattan Plaza (tel: (061) 3319 3060; www.manhattan.com.br), and the 4-star Torre Palace (tel: (061) 3961 5555; www.torrepalace.com.br).