Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG)

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.

• Fahrdienste

  Uber / 99

  Pickup areas are designated outside Terminal 2 departures and arrivals levels. Follow in-app instructions to locate your assigned driver.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-50 minutes to South Zone (Zona Sul)

  Typische Kosten:

  typically BRL 60-110

• Zug

  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.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-50 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically BRL 100-160 (fixed rate)

• Taxi

  Licensed City Taxis

  Available from the official taxi rank directly outside the arrivals exit of Terminal 2.

  Dauer:

  roughly 30-50 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically BRL 70-110 (metered rate)

• Zug

  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.

  Dauer:

  roughly 60-80 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  typically BRL 10-15 total

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• Pharmacy
• Left luggage
• Luggage wrapping
• Information desk
• Car rental counters
• Medical post

Lokale Notrufnummer: 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.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• RIOgaleão - Official Airport WebsiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Polícia Federal - Imigração e PassaportesRegierungsquelle
• Receita Federal - Controle Aduaneiro de Viajantes (e-DBV)Regierungsquelle
• MetrôRio - Conexão e LinhasOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe