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Brazil Airports

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.
Transfer 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: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: R$115 or US$38.
Website: www.infraero.gov.br/usa/aero_prev_home.php?ai=146

Galećo 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.
Transfer to the city: An airport bus leaves regularly for the major hotels along the beach road. 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. Public buses are also available.
Car rental: Car rental companies, including Avis and Hertz can be found in Terminal 1.
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: A multi-storey carpark is available.
Departure Tax: R$115 or US$38.

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.
Transfer 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: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: R$115 or US$38.

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