Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

Location

The airport is located on Governors Island, 10 miles (16km) north of Rio de Janeiro.

Getting to the city

Public buses are available and passengers can connect to Rio's Novo Rio Rodoviaria bus station in the city centre. Passengers can take the two Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) lines from and to the airport. There are train lines near the airport, the nearest metro station from Galeão Airport is the Vicente de Carvalho, on line 2. To get to the airport, it is necessary to transfer to the BRT at this station, with a direct route to the airport.

More expensive airport shuttles are available to downtown hotels and popular destinations and often have an English speaking guide. Taxis are available.

Time

GMT -3 (GMT -2 between the third Sunday in October and the third Sunday in February)

Car rental

Car rental companies, including Avis and Hertz, can be found in Terminal 1 and 2.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the terminals. Visitors are advised to buy prepaid taxi vouchers at the Rio Tourism Authority desk; they are usually a little bit more expensive but give you peace of mind. It is advisable to ignore the RDE taxi desk and go to the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk instead and buy prepaid taxi vouchers there. If you hail a taxi outside the terminal, make sure the meter is cleared of the last fare.

Facilities

The airport is well equipped with facilities including ATMs, banks and bureaux de change, shops, restaurants and bars, duty-free shopping, luggage lockers, children area, a wellness spa, a swimming pool and a tourist help desk. Facilities for the disabled are good.

Parking

There are multi-level car parks near both terminals that offers short and long-term parking. Rates vary.

Website www.riogaleao.com/en

A moving walkway connects the two terminals.