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Get to know Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International (GIG)

Airport locationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
IATA codeGIG
ICAO codeSBGL
Latitude & longitude-22.8125, -43.248333
Time zoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Websiteriogaleao.com
Telephone+552130046050 - General Information
Airport ownerRIOGaleão

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Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International destination map 2025

CountryCityAirportIATA code
United StatesNew YorkJohn F. Kennedy InternationalJFK
United KingdomLondonHeathrowLHR
BrazilSão PauloSão Paulo–Guarulhos InternationalGRU
ArgentinaBuenos AiresAeroparque Jorge NewberyAEP
BrazilRecifeRecife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre InternationalREC
BrazilSalvadorDeputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães InternationalSSA
BrazilFortalezaPinto Martins – Fortaleza InternationalFOR
BrazilBrasíliaBrasília InternationalBSB
BrazilPorto AlegreSalgado Filho InternationalPOA
BrazilJoão Pessoa, ParaíbaPresidente Castro Pinto InternationalJPA

Frequently asked questions

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How many airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
There are 3 airports in Rio de Janeiro. (These include Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.)
How soon should I arrive at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International before my flight?
We recommend arriving at least two hours before your flight.
Which airport code is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International in Rio de Janeiro?
The code for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is GIG.
What airports are close to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International?
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International is close to Zona da Mata Regional (145km).
What is the baggage allowance for a route to or from Rio de Janeiro?
If you book travel with Kiwi.com, you can set your preferred number of cabin and checked baggage pieces when looking for the most convenient connection to Rio de Janeiro. Your selected search result will indicate how much baggage you are allowed to bring with you on your journey.
What is the best time to travel to and from Rio de Janeiro?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip to Rio de Janeiro, enter a time range within which you want to search into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book within up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Traveling to or from Rio de Janeiro, you can choose between direct, nonstop flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, as well as the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover — want to say hello to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Do a quick round of shopping? — go MultiCity or Nomad and add the places you wish to visit in your search.
What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and John F. Kennedy International, Heathrow, São Paulo–Guarulhos International, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International, Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Brasília International, Salgado Filho International, Presidente Castro Pinto International.
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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. It allows travelers to combine different modes of transport, such as flights, trains, and buses into one single itinerary, often saving them money. Thanks to the largest carrier database in the world, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to easily mix and match different modes of transport.

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