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Afonso Pena International Airport

Curitiba, BR

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Afonso Pena International Airport

Curitiba, Brazil · South America

Curitiba’s Afonso Pena gateway with two Priority Pass Advantage VIP rooms — a top-rated domestic lounge (04:00–23:00, 4.6) and an international room with variable hours. About 18 km from centro with official buses and 24h taxi.

Airportist Score

7.0/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.0
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Afonso Pena International Airport

Curitiba, Brazil · South America

Curitiba’s Afonso Pena gateway with two Priority Pass Advantage VIP rooms — a top-rated domestic lounge (04:00–23:00, 4.6) and an international room with variable hours. About 18 km from centro with official buses and 24h taxi.

Airportist Score

7.0/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail6.4
Ground access7.0
Reliability7.0
Lounges7.6

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Fastest to city
traffic-dependent to Curitiba
Municipal taxi (Pref. São José dos Pinhais)
Cheapest to city
Autoviação São José dos Pinhais (515 / E32)
public fare · route-dependent (~18 km)
Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
Terminals
Main Terminal

All 2 lounges at CWB
CWB security wait times

8 photos

CWBGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

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

Lounge

Domestic Advantage is the predictable daytime room

Domestic Advantage lists a clean 04:00–23:00 every day. International Advantage hours shift by weekday — confirm the PP day-of listing.

Intl max stay 3h; children not admitted on the intl product.

Find it

Domestic is before X-ray; intl is after security

Domestic: after boarding-pass control, before X-ray machines, on the left — also usable with an international boarding pass. Intl: after Security, turn right.

Do not assume the two Advantage rooms are interchangeable for children or hours.

Ground

18 km from Curitiba — buses and 24h taxi

Official Motiva/CCR page: ~18 km to Curitiba; Autoviação lines 515 and E32; Pref. São José dos Pinhais taxi area 24h.

Omit invented BRL fare grids.

Lounge F&B

Standard complimentary alcohol on both Advantage rooms

PP lists complimentary standard alcoholic drinks on domestic and international Advantage products.

Conference facilities on domestic (pre-booking may apply).

Live conditions

Right now at CWB

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic Priority Pass holders using Advantage before X-ray
International PP holders confirming weekday hours
Travelers linking Curitiba with official bus/taxi options

Watch out for

International Advantage hours vary by weekday — confirm live
International Advantage: children not admitted
Domestic room is before X-ray (still airside boarding-pass control)
Airport is in São José dos Pinhais, ~18 km from Curitiba
No published MCT or security wait minutes
Omit invented BRL taxi grids

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

7.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.6

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for CWB.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA CWB / ICAO SBCT — Afonso Pena International, São José dos Pinhais (Curitiba), Brazil
Advantage VIP Lounge (Domestic) — PP 04:00–23:00; after boarding-pass control, before X-ray (left); also accepts intl boarding passes
Advantage VIP Lounge (International) — PP hours vary by weekday (~01:45/02:20–22:45/23:55); after security turn right; intl/transit only; max 3h; children not admitted
Official: ~18 km from Curitiba centro; Av. Rocha Pombo, São José dos Pinhais
Ground: municipal taxi 24h; Autoviação bus lines 515 / E32; rental desks (Localiza, Unidas cited)
Indigo-managed covered parking with direct terminal access (official)

2 official sources

https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/curitiba-pr/
https://aeroportos.motiva.com.br/curitiba-pr/o-aeroporto/como-chegar-e-sair/

Full guide

Explore the CWB guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Afonso Pena International Airport, the Curitiba city center, and Bacacheri Airport (BFH)
City center1 other airport
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Municipal taxi (Pref. São José dos Pinhais)Cheapest: Autoviação São José dos Pinhais (515 / E32)
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Advantage VIP Lounge (Domestic)
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Traveler Tips
Want predictable hours? Use Domestic Advantage 04:00–23:00 — even with an international boarding pass per PP.
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Advantage VIP Lounge (Domestic)Advantage VIP Lounge (International)
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Afonso Pena International Airport, the Curitiba city center, and Bacacheri Airport (BFH)

This airport CWB
City center Curitiba
Other airport BFH

Terminal navigation guide

Terminal-change and gate-area notes pulled from the markdown guide.

From Terminals & Navigation

Domestic Advantage: airside after boarding-pass control and before X-ray machines, on the left.
International Advantage: airside after Security, turn right — international and in-transit flights only.

Ground transport guide

City-transfer, rideshare, train, and parking guidance from the markdown guide.

From Ground Transport & Parking

Official: 18 km from Curitiba centro; Av. Rocha Pombo – Águas Belas, São José dos Pinhais – PR, CEP 83010-900.
Autoviação São José dos Pinhais lines 515 (Terminal Central – Aeroporto) and E32 (Aeroporto – Terminal Boqueirão); phone (41) 2169-4321.
Municipal taxi area external near parking — 24h; phone (41) 3381-1343.
Rental desks cited: Localiza, Unidas (terminal ground floor) — confirm live hours.
Parking: Indigo-managed, covered, direct terminal access (official) — confirm live tariffs.
Omit invented BRL taxi grids.

Ride to Curitiba

Pickup at CWB. Where the app supports it, dropoff is set to Curitiba city center for a live price.

To city center

Curitiba

~14 km

Typical fare

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Cheapest

Autoviação São José dos Pinhais (515 / E32)

Official Motiva page lists lines 515 and E32 with phone (41) 2169-4321.

Time to city

route-dependent (~18 km)

Cost

public fare

Tip: Confirm live timetables — do not invent BRL fares.

FastestBest for luggage

Municipal taxi (Pref. São José dos Pinhais)

Official: external area near parking; 24h; phone (41) 3381-1343.

Time to city

traffic-dependent to Curitiba

Cost

confirm live

Tip: Omit invented BRL grids.

rental

On-airport car rental

Official lists Localiza and Unidas desks on terminal ground floor.

Time to city

drive-dependent

Cost

rental

Tip: Confirm desk hours live on Motiva page.

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Worth it

Advantage VIP Lounge (Domestic)

Main Terminalairside

Top-rated (4.6) PP Advantage room with clean 04:00–23:00 hours before X-ray. Best default PP product at CWB.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: 04:00–23:00 daily

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks (Standard) · Conference facilities · Digital card accepted · Disabled access

Best for: Domestic Priority Pass holders · Intl PP holders wanting the stable-hours Advantage room

Full access guide

Depends

Advantage VIP Lounge (International)

Main Terminalairside

Solid 4.5 intl Advantage after security — but weekday-variable hours, 3h max, and children not admitted.

Access: Priority Pass

Hours: Priority Pass: weekday-variable (commonly ~02:20–23:55; confirm live)

Amenities: Air conditioning · Alcoholic drinks (Standard) · Children’s play area · Digital card accepted · Disabled access

Best for: International Priority Pass holders after passport control

Full access guide

Lounge & amenity notes

Lounge, food, and quiet-spot picks pulled from the markdown guide.

From Lounges, Food & Amenities

Domestic: PP 4.6 / 1,000+ reviews; conference facilities (complimentary; pre-booking may be required).
International: PP 4.5 / 62 reviews; children’s play area listed as a facility despite children-not-admitted condition — treat access rules as authoritative.

good

Advantage VIP Lounge (Domestic)

Has Lounge

Priority Pass 04:00–23:00; before X-ray after boarding-pass control; PP 4.6.

good

Advantage VIP Lounge (International)

Has Lounge

Priority Pass after security (turn right); weekday-variable hours; max 3h; no children.

good

Autoviação + 24h taxi

Easy Transport

Official bus lines 515/E32 and Pref. SJP taxi 24h near parking.

Editorial guide tricks

The markdown guide's highest-signal tactics before the data-backed tips below.

From Best Airport Tricks & Hacks

Want predictable hours? Use Domestic Advantage 04:00–23:00 — even with an international boarding pass per PP.
Flying intl with kids? Domestic Advantage allows children under 2 free; International Advantage says children are not admitted.
Confirm International Advantage opening against the weekday grid in the PP app (Mon can open as early as 01:45; Sat may close 22:45).

01

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

Default to Domestic Advantage when hours matter

Most reliable PP product at CWB.

PP also allows international boarding passes into this room. Children under 2 free.

Upside

4.6 PP rating + stable hours.

Watch-out

Closes 23:00.

02

LoungeTraveler Tips & Hacks

Intl Advantage: check the weekday grid

Confirm PP hours the day you fly.

Mon may open 01:45; Sat may close 22:45. Max stay 3h. Children not admitted.

Upside

True post-security intl room.

Watch-out

Variable hours; no kids.

03

TransportTraveler Tips & Hacks

Use Motiva ground options — skip invented fares

Plan the São José dos Pinhais ↔ Curitiba link.

Lines 515 and E32; taxi area 24h near parking.

Upside

Official bus + 24h taxi.

Watch-out

18 km from centro.

Water & Hydration

Hydration notes pulled from the editorial guide.

From Water & Hydration

No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.

Entry requirements

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Disruptions

No current alerts on file

No editorial alerts are on file for this airport. We do not invent them.

Editorial file dated Sep 19, 2026. Typical delay percentages are omitted — they are not live news.

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