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Rio de Janeiro-Galećo (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport)

Here you'll find essential information on Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Full Airport Name

Rio de Janeiro-Galećo (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport)

Address

Avenida 20 de Janeiro s/nº, Ilha do Governador, 21942-900, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Airport Code

GIG

Country Code

55

Telephone

(021) 3398 5050

Website

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT- 3 (GMT- 2 from third Sunday in October to third Sunday in February)

Location

The airport is located 20km (13 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro.


Transfer Between Terminals

The two terminals are linked by a travelator.

Driving Directions

The airport is connected to Rio de Janeiro by two major roads, Linha Vermelha and Avenida Brasil. The airport is signposted on both roads.

Car Parking

Multi-storey and covered car parks are available at the airport. There are more than 1,200 short-term parking spaces.

Car Hire

Avis, Hertz and Localiza are all represented at the airport; their desks can be found in Terminal 1.

Public Transport

Bus: There is an airport shuttle bus every hour which stops at major hotels and beaches. Empresa Real have air-conditioned frescao buses that drive into the city as well as along the seafront stopping off at the hotels (journey time - 45 minutes). Public buses run to the city centre.
Taxi: Taxis are available, although visitors are advised to ignore the RDE taxi desk and go to the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk instead and buy prepaid taxi vouchers. Otherwise, passengers should ensure that their taxi’s meter is cleared of the last fare.

Information and Help Desks

Infraero information counters can be found on the second floor in Terminal 1 and on the Departures floor in Terminal 2. Computerized information screens are available in Terminal 2. There is also a tourist information desk at the airport.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Terminal 1 has a range of banks, bureau de change facilities and a post office.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in Terminal 1 and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and cafés in the central commercial area in Terminal 2.
Shopping:
There are shops, including duty-free and gift shops, in Terminal 1 and in the central commercial area in Terminal 2.
Luggage: Security baggage wrapping is available, and there is a lost and found office in each terminal.
Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and a small 24-hour hospital in Terminal 1. A First Aid service is available, and the airport also has a baby changing room.

Conference and Business Facilities

Conference and business facilities are available at the Luxor Hotel (tel: (021) 2468 8998 or 0800 282 2070), which is located at the airport.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

Lifts, automatic doors, adapted telephones and toilets are provided for disabled travellers. Disabled car parking spaces are also available.

Hotels

Airport hotels include the 4-star Luxor Hotel (tel: (021) 2468 8998 or 0800 282 2070) on level 3 in Terminal 1 and the three-star Hotel Pousada (tel: (021) 3398 3852) on level 1 in Terminal 1. There is a 24-hour hotel reservation desk in Terminal 1 on level 3.

Current weather report - Rio de Janeiro-Galećo (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport)


 

Weather

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Min

Today Intermittent Clouds 88°F
31°C
79°F
26°C
Wednesday Cloudy 90°F
32°C
79°F
26°C
Thursday Mostly Sunny 92°F
33°C
77°F
25°C
Friday Partly Sunny 93°F
34°C
78°F
26°C
Saturday Rain 85°F
29°C
72°F
22°C

Rio de Janeiro-Galećo (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport) Transfers


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