Afonso Pena Airport - Flight Information and Guide (CWB)

How to get to Afonso Pena Airport

The city centre of Curitiba is approximately 18 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 25-35 minutes by taxi or bus.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Curitiba in approximately 25-35 minutes.

By Train

Curitiba does not have a rail or metro network reaching the airport; the city is renowned instead for its rapid-bus system (BRT), not directly connected to the terminal.

By Bus

Aeroporto Executivo service connects the airport to the city center with regular service and luggage compartment.

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Tips The Executive Airport bus is often the most practical and economical choice compared to taxi. If you continue towards Foz do Iguaçu or the Paraná coastline, check internal flight options against the long road journey.

Average travel time to CWB

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus25-35 minutes

Taxi / Private hire25-35 minutes

Parking near Afonso Pena Airport

The airport's official parking area is located in front of the terminal.

Daily rate: 15.90 BRL/day (outdoor uncovered parking, distant) to 43.15 BRL/day (covered parking); private parking nearby starts around 14.90-16.90 BRL/day with free shuttle.

How to get to Curitiba from CWB

By Train

Curitiba has no metro or railway system serving the airport.

By Bus

The Aeroporto Executivo service (Aeroporto-Rodoferroviária line, with 6 stops downtown including Teatro Guaíra and Shopping Estação) connects the airport to the city center at 12 BRL per trip, with buses departing approximately every 20 minutes.

By Taxi

Official taxis wait in the arrivals area; typically 55-100 BRL (11-20 USD) to the historic city center, depending on meter and traffic.

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Car rental at Afonso Pena Airport

Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Paraná coast or the Serra do Mar.

Driver's license, passport, credit card, and almost always an International Driving Permit: these are the documents required.

Hotels near Afonso Pena Airport

Afonso Pena airport is in São José dos Pinhais, 18 km from downtown Curitiba: a taxi takes 30-40 minutes, while the Rodo Express executive bus links the airport and the Rodoferroviária every 15 minutes. Travelers with a dawn flight or an overnight layover save time by sleeping near the terminal; those staying several days for work or tourism find a variety of hotels and nightlife between Batel, the central neighborhood with restaurants and shops, and the historic center around Rua das Flores, reachable with the same trip from the airport.

Airport area

a few kilometers from the terminal, a few minutes by car or with the hotel shuttle; avoids the 30-40 minute taxi ride to Curitiba

Best for: those departing at dawn or arriving late at night who don't want to face traffic into downtown

Pros

quick access to the terminal without depending on urban traffic
convenient for those just passing through

Cons

industrial area, little or nothing to do in the evening
you need to travel to eat outside the hotel

Recommended hotels

Bristol Portal do Iguaçu Curitiba Aeroporto the closest to the terminal among the properties in the area, with an on-site restaurant and business center View availability

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Neighbourhood

Batel

same connection as downtown: 30-40 minutes by taxi from the airport, or the executive bus to the Rodoferroviária followed by a short taxi ride

Best for: for those who prefer a well-kept neighborhood with restaurants and shops within walking distance, a few minutes from downtown

Pros

quiet, well-kept neighborhood with a concentration of quality restaurants
a few steps from the Pátio Batel shopping mall

Cons

higher room rates than elsewhere in the city
a taxi is still needed for the airport, there's no direct shuttle

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City centre

Historic Center

30-40 minutes by taxi from the airport, or the executive bus to the Rodoferroviária followed by a short walk or taxi ride

Best for: for those who prefer to explore the historic center on foot, between Rua das Flores and Praça Osório

Pros

monuments and city life within walking distance
more hotels across different price ranges than in Batel

Cons

busier, noisier streets during rush hour
less choice of restaurants than Batel in the evening

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Airport services

The airport offers services consistent with its role as a major regional hub for southern Brazil.

Shopping & Duty Free

A duty-free area features erva-mate (the base of chimarrão, a traditional southern Brazilian beverage) and regional wines.

Lounges & relaxation

Access requires a paid day-pass, with operating hours aligned to departing flights from the terminal.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal area. For a local SIM, operators Vivo, Claro, and TIM have counters at the airport.

Families & Children

The terminal provides basic attention to families traveling with small children.

Terminal guide

The terminal is modern and well-organized. From check-in to gate, the walk is typically 10 minutes.

During peak traffic times, controls require more time: it is better to allow 3 hours in advance for international flights.

Map of Afonso Pena Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Curitiba a good base for visiting Foz do Iguaçu?

A direct domestic flight is more practical, given the considerable road distance (about 640 km): check available flight connections.

Q. Does Curitiba have a strong European immigration heritage?

Yes, the city retains a marked multicultural identity linked above all to late-19th-century Polish, Ukrainian, German and Italian immigration, visible in neighbourhoods, ethnic museums and dedicated festivals.