Belém Airport serves the capital of Pará state at the mouth of the Amazon River, approximately 8 km from the city center.
It is a key entry point to eastern Amazonia, home to the renowned Ver-o-Peso market and with river connections to Marajó Island.
How to get to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BEL
Parking near Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
The parking lot managed directly by the airport is in front of the terminal.
It is not staffed but is video-monitored; approximately 8-10 BRL/hour with a capped daily rate.
How to get to Belém from BEL
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
Car rental desks operated by major companies are available in the arrivals area.
You should carry your driver's license, passport, and credit card as standard; an International Driving Permit is usually required as well.
Hotels near Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
Near the airport (Hangar)
About 6 km from the Val de Cans terminal, a few minutes by car or taxi to the Hangar convention centre.
Best for: For those with a dawn flight or a short overnight stay between two flights, without entering the city.
- Closer to the terminal than the other areas in this guide
- Lower rates than Nazáré and the centre
- Neighbourhood meant purely for an overnight stay, few restaurants nearby
- A taxi is still needed, there is no fast direct public transport
Nazáré
About 8-11 km from the Val de Cans terminal, 10-15 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Best for: Prefers the neighbourhood of the basilica, the Círio and most of the city's chain hotels.
- Neighbourhood with more chain hotels than anywhere else in Belém, a short walk from the basilica
- Tree-lined streets, felt to be quieter than the old town
- Traffic towards the airport at rush hour lengthens the trip
- During the Círio de Nazáré, in October, prices and occupancy rise sharply
Recommended hotels
- Grand Mercure Belem do Para A 4-star hotel with a pool and spa a short walk from the basilica of Nazáré, about 10 minutes by car from the Val de Cans terminal. View availability
- Radisson Hotel Maiorana Belém In the heart of Nazáré, among boutiques and tree-lined streets; outdoor pool and restaurant with regional cuisine, among the highest scores in this guide. View availability
- ibis Styles Belem Nazare A short walk from the basilica of Nazáré, with outdoor pool, sauna and gym; more affordable than the other chains in the area. View availability
Centre and Campina
About 15-20 minutes by car from the Val de Cans terminal depending on traffic.
Best for: Goes for the old town, with Ver-o-Peso and the Docas within walking distance, spending less than in Nazáré.
- A short walk from Praça da República and Avenida Presidente Vargas, the old town's main axis
- Lower prices than Nazáré for a similar hotel standard
- A busier and less polished area than Nazáré, especially in the evening
- Further from the terminal than the other areas in this guide
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Grão Pará On Avenida Presidente Vargas, facing a park and a short walk from Praça da República; reviews praise how quiet the rooms are despite the traffic on the avenue. View availability
- Mercure Belem Boulevard Panoramic pool on the 30th floor in the Umarizal neighbourhood, near the Estação das Docas; breakfast with regional dishes often mentioned in reviews. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for regional traffic. From check-in to gate, the walk is typically about 10 minutes.
Customs control times vary: for international flights, it is prudent to arrive at least 3 hours in advance.
Map of Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to Marajó Island from Belém?
By ferry from the city port, distinct from the airport: always check up-to-date schedules and plan the transfer from the airport to the port with extra time.
Q. What to see in Belém with limited time?
The Ver-o-Peso market, among the largest open-air markets in South America, and the colonial old town, both just minutes from the airport.
Q. How far is central Belém from the airport?
About 8-9 km, a 20-25 minute taxi ride.
Q. What to buy at Belém duty free?
Products made from açaí and guaraná, both native to the Amazon region, as well as typical handicrafts from Pará.
Flight board
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