# FLN — Florianópolis (Hercílio Luz International)

> FLN (Hercílio Luz International) is the main international airport serving Florianópolis, Brazil. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/fln-florianopolis

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Uber or 99
- **Typical fare:** BRL 45–70
- **Journey time:** 20–35 min
- **Pickup point:** Designated rideshare zone
- **Key warning:** Metered taxis are honest here — but Uber/99 is 30% cheaper.
- **Fare reality (FLN → central Florianópolis):** expected BRL 45–70 · concerning BRL 120+ · likely scam BRL 200+ 'night' quote
- **Overall risk:** low — Modernized airport 12 km from the city. Uber and 99 work well. Metered taxis reliable.
- **Last updated:** July 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of FLN, ranked

1. **Uber / 99** _(recommended)_ — cost BRL 40–65, journey 20–35 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Card on file; Fair pricing
2. **Metered taxi** — cost BRL 60–90, journey 20–35 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated; Reliable
   - Cons: 30% pricier than app
3. **Airport bus** — cost BRL 6, journey 40–55 min, wait Every 40 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Slow; Sparse schedule

## First 30 minutes after landing at FLN

1. Open Uber or 99 (both work)
2. Walk to rideshare zone
3. Confirm pickup in-app
4. Have small BRL for tip (~BRL 5 for driver help)
5. Confirm your hotel neighborhood — the island is spread out

## Payment warnings at FLN

- Card widely accepted
- Pix common but tourist-hostile

## Arrival checklist for FLN

- Uber + 99 installed
- Small BRL notes
- Hotel neighborhood confirmed

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Source: Airport Exit (https://www.airportexit.com)
Last updated: July 2026

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