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Brasília International Airport – Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek

Brasília, Brazil · South America

A compact single-terminal capital airport that is easy to navigate and lounge-friendly outside the brutal weekday morning domestic bank, trading weak pure-airside food and no PreCheck-style lanes for solid Priority Pass options and straightforward ride-hail into the city.

Airportist Score

6.7/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

approx. 15 million

Average security

20 min

BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For

Weekday 05:30–09:00 domestic bank queues to SP/RJFollowing the wrong domestic vs international security streamGeneric airside food court quality and seating after 11:00Eixo Monumental traffic 07:00–09:30 and late afternoon

12 photos

This is a picture of the South Concourse of Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil. The concourse is connected to BSB's main terminal and opened in April 2014.

International Airport of Brasilia, Brasília, Brazil

Pier North Brasilia International Airport

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Planes at the Brasília International Airport

Transbrasil was a worldwide Brazilian airline. Its operation stopped in December 2001. The company was well-known for its colorful airplane which created a rainbow on the tail of aircraft. It was operated in Brasilia International Airport (BSB).

Toilet warning sign at Brasilia Internation Airport: do not climb on the toilet.

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Restrooms

Domestic lounge restrooms closed Jul–Sep 2026

The 24h domestic club is open during the works — only its restrooms are closed.

Priority Pass: expansion/refurb of Aeroportos VIP Club restrooms July–September 2026. Lounge stays fully open; use terminal restrooms one floor below.

Streams

Pick domestic vs international before security

Wrong stream can mean exiting and screening again — follow your boarding pass, not the crowd.

Official map: public hall, then separate domestic and international departure areas. The satellite is reversible (intl gates 27–33 / domestic 16–20). You cannot treat this as one airside walk.

Food

Pay R$300 or use Priority Pass at the 24h club

Priority Pass holders should default to the domestic Aeroportos VIP Club unless they are already on a pier.

Official walk-in for Doméstica, Internacional and Express: R$300 adult / R$150 ages 4–13. The 2,000+ m² domestic club is 24h; Express is official 06:00–22:00.

Hours

PP hours and operator hours disagree

Use bsb.aero contato hours as primary; treat Priority Pass midnight/24h as a listing, not the operator clock.

International official: 2h before each international flight or Polícia Federal clearance; PP lists 24h. Express official 06:00–22:00; PP lists 06:00–00:00.

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Passenger airports within about 150 km.

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BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For

BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For

BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Restrooms

Domestic lounge restrooms closed Jul–Sep 2026

The 24h domestic club is open during the works — only its restrooms are closed.

Priority Pass: expansion/refurb of Aeroportos VIP Club restrooms July–September 2026. Lounge stays fully open; use terminal restrooms one floor below.

Streams

Pick domestic vs international before security

Wrong stream can mean exiting and screening again — follow your boarding pass, not the crowd.

Official map: public hall, then separate domestic and international departure areas. The satellite is reversible (intl gates 27–33 / domestic 16–20). You cannot treat this as one airside walk.

Food

Pay R$300 or use Priority Pass at the 24h club

Priority Pass holders should default to the domestic Aeroportos VIP Club unless they are already on a pier.

Official walk-in for Doméstica, Internacional and Express: R$300 adult / R$150 ages 4–13. The 2,000+ m² domestic club is 24h; Express is official 06:00–22:00.

Hours

PP hours and operator hours disagree

Use bsb.aero contato hours as primary; treat Priority Pass midnight/24h as a listing, not the operator clock.

International official: 2h before each international flight or Polícia Federal clearance; PP lists 24h. Express official 06:00–22:00; PP lists 06:00–00:00.

BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For

BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For

BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For

BSBGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

Official airport site

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for BSB.

Updated Aug 31, 2026

One passenger terminal (T1). Official: T2 deactivated April 2017; Azul now uses the main terminal.
Concessionaire Inframerica (dados page still lists the 2012 concession as 51% Inframerica / 49% Infraero).
Official airline list: Azul, GOL, LATAM, Copa, TAP — Copa operating days are not published cleanly, so they are omitted.
Layout: North Pier gates 1–14; central body 22–36; South Pier 37–51; satellite reversible (intl 27–33 / domestic 16–20). Official: 39 gates, 30 fingers.
Five operator Salas VIP (Doméstica, Internacional, Express Norte, Express Sul, BRB) plus Siesta Box cabins on the South Pier mezzanine.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal (official: free, secure, unlimited).

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort6.5

Navigation7.5

Food6.0

Transport7.0

Disruption resilience6.5

Key Stats

Annual passengers

approx. 15 million

Terminals

1 main terminal (domestic + international wings)

On-time departures

76%

Average security

20 min

Best For

Priority Pass holders needing a real meal and seatBusiness trips to Plano Piloto outside the morning bankShort domestic connections that stay airside

Watch Out For