Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is situated on Governador Island, approximately 20 kilometres north of downtown Rio de Janeiro. All commercial passenger flights are processed through Terminal 2, connected to a modern concourse known as the South Pier (Pier Sul). It serves as the primary international gateway to Rio de Janeiro as well as a key domestic hub.
Terminaler
- Terminal 2
- Pier Sul (South Pier)
Ved ankomst
Passengers disembark into Terminal 2 or the South Pier concourse and proceed through passport control, baggage reclaim, and customs before entering the public arrivals hall.
- Follow the overhead signage towards 'Imigração / Passport Control' upon leaving the aircraft.
- Present your passport and any required visa documentation to the Polícia Federal officers at immigration control.
- Collect checked luggage from the carousel in the baggage claim area past passport control.
- Proceed through customs clearance managed by Receita Federal; select the Green Channel if you have nothing to declare or the Red Channel if you exceed standard duty-free allowances.
- Complete an electronic declaration (e-DBV) prior to arrival if bringing goods, currency above BRL 10,000 equivalent, or agricultural products requiring inspection.
- Exit into the main public arrivals hall on the ground floor of Terminal 2 to access ground transport options.
Transport til byen
Kørselsapp
Uber / 99
Pickup areas are designated outside Terminal 2 departures and arrivals levels. Follow in-app instructions to locate your assigned driver.
- Tid:
- roughly 30-50 minutes to South Zone (Zona Sul)
- Typisk pris:
- typically BRL 60-110
Tog
Special Taxis (Aerotaxi / Cootramo / Transcoop)
Desk counters are located inside the arrivals hall before exiting the terminal. Payment is made up front at the counter by card or cash.
- Tid:
- roughly 30-50 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- typically BRL 100-160 (fixed rate)
Taxa
Licensed City Taxis
Available from the official taxi rank directly outside the arrivals exit of Terminal 2.
- Tid:
- roughly 30-50 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- typically BRL 70-110 (metered rate)
Tog
BRT (MOBI-Rio) + MetrôRio
Take the BRT bus line from Terminal 2 to Vicente de Carvalho station, then transfer to MetrôRio Line 2 towards the city centre or South Zone.
- Tid:
- roughly 60-80 minutes
- Typisk pris:
- typically BRL 10-15 total
Forbindelser & transit
All flight connections take place within Terminal 2 and the adjoining South Pier.
- International-to-domestic transfer passengers must pass through immigration control, collect checked luggage, clear customs, and re-check bags at the domestic transfer desk.
- Domestic-to-international passengers can generally follow international transfer signs inside the secure area if luggage has been checked through to the final destination.
- Allow at least 2 to 2.5 hours for international-to-domestic transfers due to potential passport control lines.
Wi-Fi & forbindelse
Free public Wi-Fi access is provided throughout Terminal 2 and the concourses.
- Select the official network '_RIO GALEAO WIFISTORE' or '_RIO GALEAO FREE'.
- A brief registration page requires accepting terms of service to connect.
- Session access is complimentary for standard usage durations.
Penge, kort & drikkepenge
ATMs and foreign exchange offices are located on both the departures and arrivals levels of Terminal 2.
- ATMs accepting international credit/debit cards (Plus, Cirrus, Visa, Mastercard) are located in the public landside areas.
- Official currency exchange counters (Banco Rendimento / Safe Exchange) operate in arrivals and departure areas.
- Cards are widely accepted across Rio de Janeiro, but carrying small amounts of Brazilian Real (BRL) is advisable for minor expenses.
Mad & drikke
A range of dining options is available landside in Terminal 2 and airside within the main departure areas.
- Landside options include coffee shops, bakeries, and fast-food outlets on the departures floor.
- Airside areas feature international dining chains, local Brazilian snack bars (lanchonetes), and seated restaurants.
- Specialist dietary options (gluten-free, vegetarian) can be found in larger food court outlets.
Lounges & hvile
Several VIP lounges operate in the airside international and domestic departure sectors.
- Plaza Premium Lounge operates spaces in both domestic departures and international departures (Pier Sul).
- GOL Premium Lounge and airline alliance lounges serve eligible premium-cabin passengers and frequent flyer cardholders.
- Pay-per-use entry is available at selected lounges subject to space availability.
Lufthavnshoteller
Transit and overnight accommodation options are available within or immediately adjacent to the terminal complex.
- RIOgaleão-ia Hotel (Aerotel) offers airside/landside room bookings suitable for short rest periods or overnight transit.
- Full-service hotels such as the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeão are located a short shuttle ride or walk from Terminal 2.
- Free hotel shuttle services operate regularly from designated lanes outside Terminal 2 arrivals.
Bagage & told
Baggage wrapping, left-luggage storage, and lost property services are situated inside Terminal 2.
- Left-luggage (maletero) services are available on the ground floor of Terminal 2 for temporary storage.
- Baggage wrapping services operate on the departures floor prior to check-in.
- For items misplaced within the terminal, contact the airport Lost and Found office located in Terminal 2.
Familie & tilgængelighed
Family facilities are provided across the primary passenger areas of Terminal 2.
- Baby changing rooms (fraldários) are situated alongside main restroom facilities throughout landside and airside areas.
- Stroller-accessible pathways and priority queues are available at security and immigration checkpoints for families travelling with young children.
Faciliteter
- ATMs
- Currency exchange
- Pharmacy
- Left luggage
- Luggage wrapping
- Information desk
- Car rental counters
- Medical post
Nødsituationer & sikkerhed
Lokalt nødnummer: 190 (Police), 192 (Ambulance), 193 (Fire). Airport Medical Post in T2.
- A first aid / medical post (Posto Médico) is located within Terminal 2 for immediate medical issues.
- In case of a lost passport, report the loss to the Polícia Federal office located inside Terminal 2 to obtain an official incident report (boletim de ocorrência).
- Airport security staff are stationed throughout the terminal to assist with safety concerns.
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Officielle kilder
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- RIOgaleão - Official Airport WebsiteOfficiel lufthavnskilde
- Polícia Federal - Imigração e PassaportesRegeringskilde
- Receita Federal - Controle Aduaneiro de Viajantes (e-DBV)Regeringskilde
- MetrôRio - Conexão e LinhasOfficiel transitkilde
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