Brasilia International Airport - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek

Airport Details

Airport Code

BSB

Full Airport name

Brasilia International Airport - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek

Address

Brasilia (DF), Brasilia, Brazil

Country Dialing Prefix

55

Telephone

(61) 364 9000.

Website

www.infraero.gov.br

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

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

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated 15km (9 miles) south of Brasilia.

Airport News

A new second terminal opened at the airport in the summer of 2010, housed in the former general aviation center. Further upgrades are in progress in preparation for Brazil's hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, including renovation and enlargement of Terminal 1 and the car parks.

Transfer Between Terminals

There is a shuttle service between the terminals.

Driving Directions

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

Car Hire

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

Public Transport

Bus: Bus 102 runs to the bus station in the center of Brasilia (journey time: 30 minutes). Microbuses 30 and 11 run from the airport to the bus station in the center of Brasilia. Long distance interstate coaches connect Brasilia with other major centers around the country from the city center bus station. All transport to the city center 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 center (journey time: 15 minutes).

Car Parking

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.

Information and Help Desks

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.

Airport Facilities

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.

Conference and Business Facilities

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.