Cheap Flights to Rio de Janeiro/Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is Rio’s main international airport, with flights across Brazil and to the Americas, Europe and Africa.
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GIG is served by LATAM, GOL, Azul, American, Delta, United, Air France, TAP and others.
IATA/ICAO codes
GIG / SBGL
Location
Ilha do Governador, about 20 km north of the city centre
Key airlines
LATAM, GOL, Azul, American, Delta, TAP
Popular Routes to and from Rio de Janeiro
GIG’s network is wide across Brazil and abroad.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Salvador, Recife, Belo Horizonte
Americas
Miami, New York, Atlanta, Buenos Aires
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Carnival and December to March are very busy. Booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead is recommended.
About Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is known for Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer and Carnival.
Things to Know When Flying Into Rio de Janeiro
Santos Dumont (SDU) is the city’s other airport.
Taxis and ride-hailing serve the terminals.
Check Brazil entry rules.
Allow time for traffic.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
GIG is the main airport for Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding area.
LATAM, GOL, Azul, American, Delta and TAP operate scheduled service; routes and schedules can change, so confirm before booking.
About 25 km, roughly 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Sao Paulo is the busiest route.
Yes, including Lisbon, Paris and Madrid.
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