BELUpdated October 9, 2026

Getting to and from Belém airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Belém airport (BEL), 12 km from Belem. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is located 12 km from the historic city center. Driving time averages around 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Ride-Sharing

Vehicles booked via platforms such as Uber and 99 pick up passengers along the designated outer lanes outside the arrivals hall. Follow the real-time instructions in the app to meet your driver at the assigned curb.

City Buses

Multiple public bus routes link the airport terminal with various neighborhoods and transit hubs across Belém:

  • Route 631 (Marex / Ver-O-Peso): connects the airport area with Avenida Júlio César, Duque de Caxias, and the Ver-o-Peso market area.
  • Route 632 (Marex / Felipe Patroni): travels via Avenida Júlio César, Avenida Pará, Avenida Nazaré, and Almirante Tamandaré.
  • Route 634 (Marex / Arsenal): runs along Santos Dumont, Júlio César, Marechal Hermes, and Avenida Portugal.
  • Route 635 (CDP / Providência / Ver-O-Peso): connects via Avenida Ceará, Nazaré, and 16 de Novembro.
  • Route 636 (Marex / Presidente Vargas): provides direct connections along the central Presidente Vargas avenue.
  • Other complementary routes: 638, 642, 643, 668, 785, 870, and 906 serve peripheral districts and river ferry terminals.

Taxis

Official metered taxis are available 24 hours a day with ranks positioned right outside the arrivals exit on the ground floor. Service is regulated by the Associação de Táxi do Aeroporto and accredited airport taxi cooperatives. Travel time to downtown Belém takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.

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Tips for getting to and from BEL

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Belém airport is 12 km from Belem. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at BEL.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the BEL airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at BEL.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near BEL.
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