Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at BSB

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is connected to Brasília and the wider Brazil transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

No direct connection — Brasília's Metrô-DF subway does not serve the airport; reaching a metro station requires a bus or taxi transfer first.

Bus & Shuttle

DFTrans urban lines (e.g. 11, 31, 102) connect the airport to the Plano Piloto/Esplanada area and the main bus station. TCB also runs a more comfortable executive line (113) daily from about 6:30am-11:00pm to the Esplanade, bus station, and hotel sectors.

Taxi

Metered taxis queue at the terminal. Third-party fare estimators put a trip to the Plano Piloto centre at roughly R$45-50, but treat this as an estimate rather than a quote — confirm the meter is running or agree the fare via an app first.

Rideshare

Uber and the Brazilian app 99 both operate normally and legally in Brasília, with designated pickup areas at the terminal.

Car Rental

Major national and international agencies (Localiza, Movida, Hertz, and others) have desks in the terminal; a rental car is a common choice given Brasília's spread-out, car-oriented urban plan.

Insider tip

Brasília's superquadra grid addressing (e.g. "SQN 108 Bloco A") trips up many drivers and rideshare apps — have your accommodation's exact block/quadra code ready. Bus frequency also drops noticeably on weekends, making a car or rideshare the more dependable option outside weekday commute hours.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport website before travel.

Pre-Book Your Transfer

Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from BSB to Brasília in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.

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Car Rental at BSB

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Ground Transport Tips for BSB

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.

If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.

Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Brasília city traffic can significantly extend journey times.

Download offline maps for Brasília before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.

If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.

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