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GIG Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

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Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves Rio de Janeiro, about 13 km northwest of Rio de Janeiro. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGIG
ICAOSBGL
ServesRio de Janeiro
From centre13 km
Non-stop49
Airlines27
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation9 m

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The airport in numbers

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 14M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 17M in 2012.

Passengers / year
14M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
17M
in 2012
Elevation
9 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Changi Airport Group
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Rio de Janeiro

The airport is about 13 km northwest of Rio de Janeiro, about 27 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities). Estimated fare to the centre: R$38–R$60.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~19 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~27 minR$38–R$60
Private transfer~27 minfixed upfront
Car rental~27 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R$38–R$60 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Rio De Janeiro ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 49 destinations, operated by 27 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Sky Express · TAM Brazilian Airlines · Oceanair · US Airways · American Airlines · Avianca · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Aerolineas Argentinas · Air France

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is the airport nearest Rio de Janeiro's cruise terminal. Cruises from Rio de Janeiro — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to the centre of Rio de Janeiro?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 13 km northwest of Rio de Janeiro, about 27 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Roughly R$38–R$60 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Rio de Janeiro?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
About 49 destinations, including Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Joao Pessoa. 27 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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