Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport is Rio's main international gateway. Compare airlines flying to and from Galeão (GIG) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka to catch a good fare before you book.

Overview of Galeão International Airport

Galeão (IATA: GIG) sits on Governador Island in Guanabara Bay, handling around 16 million passengers a year — the busier of Rio's two airports, alongside the smaller, domestic-focused Santos Dumont (SDU) closer to the city centre. Passenger traffic has been growing strongly in recent years as international and domestic demand recovers.

Where Galeão Connects To

As Rio's international hub, Galeão links the city both within Brazil and overseas.

• Domestic: major Brazilian cities via Gol, Azul and LATAM
• International: destinations across the Americas, Europe and beyond

Fares and schedules change often, so compare current options and confirm details before you book.

Airlines and Hubs

LATAM operates both domestic and international flights from Galeão, while Gol and Azul handle the bulk of the airport's domestic services.

Terminals at Galeão

Galeão has two terminals. Terminal 1 handles most domestic flights (Gol, Azul and some LATAM domestic services), while Terminal 2 is the newer, main terminal handling all international arrivals and departures as well as LATAM's domestic and international flights. A free, air-conditioned shuttle bus connects the two terminals around the clock, taking about 10 minutes.

Getting To and From the City

The BRT TransCarioca bus rapid transit line runs directly from the airport to the Vicente de Carvalho metro station and on to Barra da Tijuca, giving a budget-friendly link into the wider transit network. For a more direct option, the Frescão executive bus runs from the airport to the city centre and the main beach neighbourhoods — Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Official taxi ranks with prepaid fare desks are outside both terminals, and Uber is also widely available. Verify current routes and times before you travel.

Facilities at Galeão

Galeão offers the full range of facilities expected at a major international gateway — dining and retail across both terminals, currency exchange, and airline and pay-per-use lounges.

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