Rio de Janeiro InternationalAirport Code: GIG
Full Airport Name: Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Location: The airport is located on Governor's Island, 12 miles (20km) north of Rio de Janeiro.
Time Zone: GMT -2 (GMT -3 between the third Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +55 21 3398 4106, 3398 4208 or 3398 5050.
Terminal Transfer: A moving walkway connects the two terminals.
Ground Transport: An airport bus leaves regularly for the major hotels along the beach
road. Public buses are also available.
Car Rental: Car rental companies, including Avis and Hertz can be found in Terminal 1.
Airport Facilities: The airport is well equipped with facilities including ATMs, banks and bureaux de change, shops, restaurants and bars, duty-free shopping, luggage lockers and a tourist help desk. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Car Parking: A multi-story carpark is available.
Departure Tax: R$115 or US$38.
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