CXJUpdated October 9, 2026

Getting to and from Campo dos Bugres airport

Caxias do Sul · Brazil

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Caxias do Sul airport (CXJ), 8 km from Caxias do Sul. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is situated 8 km (5 miles) south of downtown, with a typical travel time of 10 to 15 minutes by car.

Ride-sharing

You can request a vehicle through apps such as Uber and 99 once you disembark and collect your luggage. Open the application on your mobile device, set the airport as your pick-up location, and wait for a driver to be assigned. The pick-up point is typically located right in front of the main terminal building entrance.

Taxis

Taxis are available at the official rank located directly in front of the terminal exit doors. The trip to downtown Caxias do Sul takes about 10 minutes.

Tourist Transfers and Shuttles

Tour operators and receptive transfer companies provide direct shuttle services between the airport and major Serra Gaúcha tourist towns, including Gramado, Canela, and Bento Gonçalves.

Local Buses

Municipal public buses (operated by VISATE) run along Avenida Salgado Filho outside the airport premises, providing connections to various neighborhoods and the central area.

Book ahead

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Tips for getting to and from CXJ

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Caxias do Sul airport is 8 km from Caxias do Sul. 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 CXJ.

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. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at CXJ.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near CXJ.
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