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Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB)
Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) southwest of Brasilia.Time: GMT -2 (GMT -3 between the third Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March).
Contacts: Tel: +55 (0)61 364 9000.
Transfer between terminals: A shuttle operates between the two terminals.
Getting to the city: Buses and microbuses leave regularly from outside the terminal building for the main bus station in the city centre, however taxis are generally the best option.
Car rental: There is a range of car rental companies based at the airport.
Facilities: The airport is clean and efficient; facilities include banks and a bureau de change, ATMs, a restaurant and 24-hour snack bars, bars, left-luggage facilities, shops and a travel agent. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Parking at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport starts at BRL 5 for the first hour. It drops to BRL 1 per hour after four hours. The long-term daily parking rate is BRL 31.
Departure Tax: US$12 to US$36 depending on category
Website: www.infraero.gov.br
Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Location: The airport is located on Governor's Island, 12 miles (20km) north of Rio de Janeiro.Time: GMT -2 (GMT -3 between the third Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March).
Contacts: Tel: +55 21 3398 4106, 3398 4208 or 3398 5050.
Transfer between terminals: A moving walkway connects the two terminals.
Getting to the city: The easiest and fastest transport from the airport is by taxi. Taxi vouchers should be bought from the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk in the arrivals terminal to avoid any hassle and should cost about US$25. Public buses are available and passengers can connect to Rio's Novo Rio Rodoviaria bus station in the city centre. Fares are roughly US$3. More expensive airport shuttles are available to downtown hotels and popular destinations but can have an English speaking guide.
Car rental: Car rental companies, including Avis and Hertz can be found in Terminal 1.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the terminal. Visitors are advised to buy prepaid taxi vouchers at the Rio Tourism Authority desk; they are usually a little bit more expensive but give you peace of mind. It is advisable to ignore the RDE taxi desk and go to the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk instead and buy prepaid taxi vouchers there. If you hail a taxi outside the terminal make sure the metre is cleared of the last fare.
Facilities: The airport is well equipped with facilities including ATMs, banks and bureaux de change, shops, restaurants and bars, duty-free shopping, luggage lockers and a tourist help desk. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: There is a multi-level car park across from the terminal that offers short and long-term parking.
Departure Tax: US$12 to US$36 depending on category
Website: www.infraero.gov.br
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Location: The airport is located 16 miles (30km) northeast of Sao Paulo.Time: GMT -2 (GMT -3 between the third Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March).
Contacts: Tel: +55 (0)11 6445 2945.
Transfer between terminals: The airport has two terminals, which are within easy walking distance of each other.
Getting to the city: Taxis are available outside the terminals; visitors are advised to take the prepaid taxis, they are usually a little more expensive but give peace of mind. There is also an airport shuttle bus, which drops off at the main hotels. Public buses are also available.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis and Hertz.
Facilities: There are a number of bars, restaurants and shops at the airport. There are banks, currency exchange bureaux and ATMs. There is duty-free shopping before customs for Arrivals, as well as tourist information desks, business facilities and two conference rooms.
Parking: Parking fees range from BRL 7.50 for the first hour to BRL 1.50 to BRL 2.50 per hour thereafter up to a daily rate of BRL 31.50.
Departure Tax: US$12 to US$36 depending on category
Website: www.infraero.gov.br
Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)
Location: The airport is located 17 miles (28km) north of downtown Salvador de Bahia.Time: GMT - 2
Contacts: Tel: +55 (0)71 204-1130.
Getting to the city: The green and white Ondina public buses run from the airport to the city centre and cost BRL 6.50. The Praça da Sé - Aeroporto route is the route to choose as it goes to the Rodoviária Bus Terminal. Tickets can be bought on the bus or within the terminal and the trip takes approximately 90 minutes on a good day.
Car rental: Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz all have desks in the arrivals hall.
Airport Taxis: Taxis wait outside the terminal and charge BRL 50 for the trip into down. At night taxis cost at least BRL 80.
Facilities: ATMs, and 24-hour foreign exchange facilities are available. The airport also has a range of shopping and restaurant options as well as left-luggage lockers, VIP lounges, a nursery, beauty salon, medical facilities, travel agencies and a shoe shine stand. The facilities for disabled persons are quite basic at present, but due to be upgraded in 2014.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the terminal.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.aeroportosalvador.net/en/salvador-international-airport-ssa
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