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Check out these top flight deals. Cut down on airfare costs and keep more in your pocket to enjoy experiences and adventures at your destination.
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Getting from Rio de Janeiro city center to Rio de Janeiro airports
The fastest options are taxi and ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose the BRT or metro connections.
How to get from Rio de Janeiro to Galeão International Airport (Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport) (GIG)?
Transport option | Typical time minutes | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
50-75 min | approx. R$4 (~USD 0.80); flat fare | every 5–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers from Barra | |
60-90 min | approx. R$4–5 (~USD 0.80–1.00); flat fare | every 20–40 min (traffic dependent) | low-cost from downtown | |
30-60 min | approx. R$70–120 (~USD 14–24); metered, varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
30-60 min | approx. R$50–100 (~USD 10–20); surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible city-wide pickup | |
30-60 min | approx. R$120–250 (~USD 24–50); fixed rate, pre-booked | pre-booked, on-demand (traffic dependent) | groups or early departures |
How to get from Rio de Janeiro to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)?
Transport option | Typical time minutes | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5-15 min | approx. R$15–30 (~USD 3–6); metered, varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | downtown travelers, very close | |
5-15 min | approx. R$10–25 (~USD 2–5); surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | quick trips from downtown |
Notes:
- Prices in BRL; table created in 2026 and subject to change.
- USD equivalents are approximate and based on an exchange rate of approximately R$5 per USD; actual rates vary.
- BRT Transcarioca connects Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) to Galeão Airport; travelers from the city center (Centro/Zona Sul) should connect via metro or bus to a BRT station.
- Rio de Janeiro does not have a direct metro line to Galeão Airport (GIG); the nearest metro station is Jardim Oceânico, requiring a BRT connection.
- Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is within walking distance of downtown Rio and primarily serves domestic routes.
- Traffic in Rio de Janeiro can vary significantly, especially during peak hours and major events; allow extra time for your journey.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: March 2026