Boa Vista Airport serves the capital of Roraima state at Brazil's extreme north, near the borders with Venezuela and Guyana, approximately 4 km from the city center.
It is the country's northernmost airport, with traffic limited compared to other state capitals.
How to get to Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BVB
Parking near Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport
A parking area of limited size is available not far from the terminal.
It is not staffed but is video-monitored; approximately 8 BRL/hour with a capped daily rate.
How to get to Boa Vista from BVB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport
A limited number of car rental companies are present in the arrivals area.
You should carry your driver's license, passport, and credit card as standard; an International Driving Permit is usually requested as well.
Hotels near Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport
Centro Cívico
About 3.5 km from the terminal, a few minutes by taxi.
Best for: Prefers to get around the city's main sights on foot, a few minutes from the terminal.
- The most central area of the city, a short walk from Praça das Águas and the Rio Branco river
- Direct link to the terminal, among the shortest in this guide
- No international chain hotel in this area
- Some recent reviews mention rooms that aren't always clean
Recommended hotels
- Aipana Plaza Hotel In Centro Cívico, with outdoor pool, bar and a barbecue area among mango and coconut trees; among the most booked hotels in the city according to the OTAs. View availability
- Uiramutam Palace Hotel A short walk from Praça das Águas, with an in-house Italian restaurant and outdoor pool; among the most central locations in Boa Vista. View availability
Caçari
A few extra minutes by taxi compared with Centro Cívico, within the same few-kilometre radius of the terminal.
Best for: Looks for a quieter residential district, a little away from the traffic of the centre.
- Quieter residential district than Centro Cívico
- In-house restaurant with a floor reserved for women, rare among the city's hotels
- Fewer sights within walking distance than Centro Cívico
- Only one verifiable hotel in this guide for the area
Recommended hotels
Aparecida and Pátio Roraima
About 7 km from the terminal, further than Centro Cívico but still just a few minutes by car.
Best for: Wants an international chain hotel, even at the cost of moving a bit further from the centre.
- This guide's only international chain hotel, next to the Pátio Roraima shopping centre
- Among the highest and most consistent scores in all of Boa Vista
- Further from the terminal and the old town than the other areas in this guide
- A car or taxi is always needed for any trip
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Terminal guide
The terminal is small, consistent with the airport's limited traffic.
Controls are generally brisk; nevertheless, arriving with 2–3 hours in advance for international flights is still advised.
Map of Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does Boa Vista have many flight connections?
No, traffic is limited compared to other Brazilian state capitals: always check up-to-date schedules in advance.
Q. How do you organize a climb of Mount Roraima from Boa Vista?
Through a specialized local operator, given the logistical complexity: the trek takes several days and requires specific permits.
Q. Why is central Boa Vista laid out like a fan?
The city was designed in the 1940s with a radial layout inspired by Paris, with main streets radiating from a central square: a rare case among Brazilian state capitals.
Q. Is Boa Vista close to the borders with Venezuela and Guyana?
Yes, it's Brazil's northernmost state capital, in a strategic position for those passing through to these neighbouring countries.
Flight board
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