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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: Long and short-term parking is available.Departure Tax: US$12 to US$36 depending on categoryWebsite: www.infraero.gov.brSee full guide to Brasilia International Airport

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: A multi-storey carpark is available.Departure Tax: US$12 to US$36 depending on categoryWebsite: www.infraero.gov.brSee full guide to Rio de Janeiro International

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: Long and short-term parking is available.Departure Tax: US$12 to US$36 depending on categoryWebsite: www.infraero.gov.brSee full guide to Sao Paulo International

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