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BSB Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport

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Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) serves Brasília, about 10 km south of Brasília. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABSB
ICAOSBBR
ServesBrasília
From centre10 km
Non-stop44
Airlines14
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation1066 m

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The airport in numbers

Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 13M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 20M in 2015.

Passengers / year
13M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
20M
in 2015
Elevation
1066 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport to Brasília

The airport is about 10 km south of Brasília, about 21 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities). Estimated fare to the centre: R$31–R$49.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 minR$31–R$49
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R$31–R$49 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Brasilia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 44 destinations, operated by 14 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TAM Brazilian Airlines · Sky Express · Oceanair · Azul · Marusya Airways · Changan Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Aerolineas Argentinas · Air France · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport to the centre of Brasília?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 10 km south of Brasília, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport to Brasília?
Roughly R$31–R$49 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport to Brasília?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport?
About 44 destinations, including Cuiaba, Sao Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Palmas. 14 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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