Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Airports
Rio de Janeiro International
- Airport 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
- The easiest and fastest transport from the airport is by taxi. Taxi vouchers should be bought from the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk in the arrivals terminal to avoid any hassle and should cost about US$25. Public buses are available and passengers can connect to Rio's Novo Rio Rodoviaria bus station in the city center. Fares are roughly US$3. More expensive airport shuttles are available to downtown hotels and popular destinations but can have an English speaking guide.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies, including Avis and Hertz can be found in Terminal 1.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis are available outside the terminal. 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.
- Airport Facilities
- The airport is well equipped with facilities including ATMs, banks and bureau 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
- US$12 to US$36 depending on category
- Website
- www.infraero.gov.br
