Brasilia Airport is modern, clean, and relatively compact — a manageable arrival for families. The terminal was renovated in recent years and has good accessibility features.
The terminal experience
BSB has elevators, family restrooms, and smooth floors throughout. The terminal is not enormous, so the walk from gate to baggage claim to exit is reasonable even with small children in tow. Luggage trolleys are available in the baggage claim area.
There are food outlets in the arrivals area if children need feeding before the transfer. Options include familiar fast food chains and a coffee shop.
Child seats in Brazil
Brazilian traffic law requires child restraints for children under 7.5 years old. However, enforcement is inconsistent, and neither taxis nor Uber carry child seats. This creates a practical problem for visiting families.
Your options:
- Book a private transfer and request a child seat during booking — this is the most reliable solution
- Bring your own car seat from home and install it in the vehicle
- Rent a car with a child seat from the airport rental desks
If you are renting a car anyway, most rental companies rent child seats by the day. Prices vary by company — book in advance to guarantee availability.
Best transport for families
| Option | Family Suitability | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | Best | Child seats, comfortable vehicle, door-to-door |
| Rental car | Good for longer stays | Child seats available, Brasilia is easy to drive |
| Uber | Acceptable for older kids | No child seats, but comfortable and cheap |
| Taxi | Acceptable | No child seats, immediate availability |
| Bus | Not recommended | Crowded, no luggage space, multiple stops |
Fixed-price private transfer
BSB Brasilia City Center
From€68for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €91 per vehicle, about €23 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
For a family of four, one Uber to the Hotel Sector covers everyone and is remarkably affordable — the app quotes the exact price before you confirm. If your children are old enough to not need car seats, Uber is the easiest family option.
Brasilia with kids — the good news
Brasilia was designed with wide roads, open spaces, and parks. The city is flat and walkable in many sectors. Hotels in the Setor Hoteleiro are within 15 minutes of the airport, so the transfer is short and painless.
The climate is generally warm and dry (outside rainy season). The planned layout means there is less chaotic traffic than in Rio or Sao Paulo, making the drive calmer for families.
Tips for families
- The transfer is short — most hotels are 15-25 minutes from BSB, so even without perfect conditions, children will not be in the car long
- Bring water — Brasilia is at high altitude (1,100 m) and the air is dry, especially from May to September
- Download the Uber app before arriving — it works without a Brazilian SIM on Wi-Fi
- ATMs in the terminal are the best way to get BRL — exchange counters charge higher fees
- Request AC vehicles — Brasilia can be hot, and not all taxi vehicles have functioning air conditioning
When a private transfer from BSB is the right choice
- Travelling with small children: child seats are requested at booking for the exact ages, so you are not relying on a taxi that may have none.
- Strollers, cots and luggage: a minivan takes everything in one go, door to door, with no stairs or platform changes.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Brasilia City Center is from €91, about €23 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
BSB → Brasilia City Center from €68Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Fixed-price private transfer
BSB Brasilia City Center
From€68for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €91 per vehicle, about €23 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup