Brasilia Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options
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Helpful Tips
Download both Uber and 99 before arriving, both operate in Brasília and compete on price, so you can instantly compare fares for each trip.
The Metrô-DF is useful for reaching satellite neighborhoods but does not serve most Pilot Plan monuments, so budget for ride-shares when sightseeing along the Esplanada dos Ministérios.
Brasília's planned layout spaces sectors kilometers apart, distances that look short on a map routinely take 15, 20 minutes to drive, so pad your schedule accordingly.
There is no direct metro link to Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, use the official taxi rank in the arrivals hall or a ride-share app for a straightforward transfer to the city center.
Common Scams to Avoid
Unauthorized taxi touts at the arrivals hall approach passengers before they reach the official taxi rank, offering rides at a quoted flat rate that often doubles or triples once you arrive at your destination. Brasília's airport serves a heavy business-traveler crowd, making it a known target for this tactic. Avoid by using only the credentialed taxi queue outside the terminal or a recognized rideshare app booked before you exit the building.
Drivers operating metered taxis sometimes claim the meter is broken and propose a 'special fixed price' that significantly exceeds what the meter would show, a pattern reported at Brazilian airports broadly, including BSB. Insist on a working meter or agree on a written price before entering the vehicle. If the driver refuses both, use the next cab in line.
Currency exchange counters inside the terminal post rates that are noticeably less favorable than those available in the city center, this is a general airport issue rather than one unique to Brasília. But worth flagging because BSB has limited competition among in-terminal exchange points. Exchange only the small amount you need for immediate transport, and use a bank branch or ATM in the city for larger conversions.
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