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CWB Afonso Pena Airport

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Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) serves Curitiba, about 15 km southeast of Curitiba. 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.

IATACWB
ICAOSBCT
ServesCuritiba
From centre15 km
Non-stop23
Airlines13
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation911 m

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The airport in numbers

Afonso Pena Airport — facts & history

We pulled Afonso Pena Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 4.9M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 7.3M in 2014.

Passengers / year
4.9M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
7.3M
in 2014
Elevation
911 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Infraero
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Afonso Pena Airport to Curitiba

The airport is about 15 km southeast of Curitiba, about 31 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$43–R$68.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~22 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~31 minR$43–R$68
Private transfer~31 minfixed upfront
Car rental~31 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Afonso Pena Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R$43–R$68 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 Curitiba ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Afonso Pena Airport

Non-stop flights to about 23 destinations, operated by 13 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · Sky Express · TAM Brazilian Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Oceanair · American Airlines · Marusya Airways · Air France · Aerolineas Argentinas · Lufthansa

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Afonso Pena 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 Afonso Pena Airport

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

Rates in Curitiba shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Afonso Pena Airport to the centre of Curitiba?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 15 km southeast of Curitiba, about 31 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Afonso Pena Airport to Curitiba?
Roughly R$43–R$68 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Afonso Pena Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Afonso Pena Airport to Curitiba?
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 Afonso Pena 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 Afonso Pena Airport?
About 23 destinations, including Porto Alegre, Londrina, Brasilia, Maringa. 13 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 Afonso Pena 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 Afonso Pena Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Afonso Pena 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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