XAPUpdated October 9, 2026

Getting to and from Serafin Enoss Bertaso airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Chapecó airport (XAP), 9 km from Chapeco. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is located roughly 9-10 km from downtown Chapecó, a drive that takes between 12 and 15 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Urban Buses

Route 05 (Univer / Aeroporto / Sto Antonio / Saic) of the Chapecó public transit system stops right outside the passenger terminal entrance, connecting the airport with university campuses, residential neighborhoods, and the city center.

Ride-sharing Apps

Uber operates at the airport. When requesting a ride, set the terminal as your pickup point and proceed to the designated pickup lane directly outside the terminal building to meet your driver.

Taxis

The official taxi rank is located immediately outside the terminal entrance. Services provided by Táxi Chapecó and licensed local cabs take about 12 to 15 minutes to reach downtown Chapecó or the Rodoviária bus station, with standard fares typically ranging between R$ 40 and R$ 60.

Rates updated as of October 9, 2026.

Regional Bus Connections

To travel to other municipalities in western Santa Catarina or northern Rio Grande do Sul (such as Erechim or Joaçaba), passengers can take a taxi or urban bus to the Chapecó Rodoviária bus station, where regional bus lines such as Planalto operate regular coaches.

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Tips for getting to and from XAP

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Chapecó airport is 9 km from Chapeco. 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 XAP.

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 XAP.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near XAP.
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