Brasilia International Airport - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek Overview
Airport Code
BSB
Full Airport Name
Brasilia International Airport - Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek
Address
Brasilia (DF), Brazil
Country Code
55
Telephone
(061) 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)
Location
The airport is situated 11km (7 miles) south of Brasilia.
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 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.
Car Hire
Car hire companies include Disbrave, Hertz, Interlocadora, Localiza, Locarauto and Unidas.
Public Transport
Road
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).
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. The Plaza Convention in the hotel sector in the center of Brasilia consists of two hotels (the four-star Manhattan Plaza and the five-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; website: www.kubitschek.com.br).
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
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.
Hotels
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 five-star Kubitschek Plaza (tel: (061) 3329 3333; website: www.kubitschek.com.br), the four-star Eron (tel: (061) 329 4000), the four-star Manhattan Plaza (tel: (061) 3319 3060; website: www.manhattan.com.br), and the four-star Torre Palace (tel: (061) 3961 5555; website: www.torrepalace.com.br).
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