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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
Max
Min
Today
88°F
31°C
79°F
26°C
Wednesday
90°F
32°C
79°F
26°C
Thursday
92°F
33°C
77°F
25°C
Friday
93°F
34°C
78°F
26°C
Saturday
85°F
29°C
72°F
22°C
Rio de Janeiro-Galećo (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport) Transfers
Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer - Starting from £20.32 per person 
Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer - Starting from £65.72 per person
Full Airport Name
Address
Airport Code
Country Code
Telephone
Website
Number of Terminals
Time Zone
Location
Transfer Between Terminals
Driving Directions
Car Parking
Car Hire
Public Transport
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
Airport Facilities
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
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Hotels
Current weather report - Rio de Janeiro-Galećo (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport)
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
88°F 31°C |
79°F 26°C |
| Wednesday |
|
90°F 32°C |
79°F 26°C |
| Thursday |
|
92°F 33°C |
77°F 25°C |
| Friday |
|
93°F 34°C |
78°F 26°C |
| Saturday |
|
85°F 29°C |
72°F 22°C |
Rio de Janeiro-Galećo (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport) Transfers

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