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Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG)

In 1999 Rio de Janeiro’s principle airport was renamed the Rio de Janeiro/Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) after the Brazilian musician Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Distance from CBD: 20km
Taxi: Official taxi AU$41 approximately to Copacabana. Standard taxi AU$23 approximately to Copacabana.
Public Transport: There are direct buses to central Rio de Janeiro.
Currency: Brazilian Real

Airlines Flying to Rio de Janeiro

• International:
• » Aerolíneas Argentinas
• » Air France
• » American Airlines
• » British Airways
• » Emirates
• » KLM
• » LAN
• » Lufthansa
• » United Airlines

Car Hire: Car hire desks are located inside Terminal 2. Companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Locaralfa, Car Rental Brazil and Transnet. You can book your car online to guarantee availability.

Airport Facilities: Rio de Janeiro Airport has a range of duty free shops, food and beverage outlets, business services and pharmacies.

Money Exchange: Money exchange facilities and ATMs are located in convenient locations throughout the airport.

Transfers between Terminals: The two terminals are linked with a moving walkway.

Airport Accommodation: There are many hotels located in close proximity to Rio de Janeiro Airport. Book your Rio de Janeiro accommodation

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