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GIG Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

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Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is an airport serving Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

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  • 03:05
    EK248
    Dubai(DXB)
    Gate C54
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  • 04:50
    G37662
    Buenos Aires(AEP)
    Gate C46
    On time
  • 05:00
    JJ3339
    Sao Paulo(GRU)
    Gate B26
    On time
  • 05:05
    AD4208
    Curitiba(CWB)
    Gate B31
    On time
  • 05:10
    CM487
    Panama City(PTY)
    Gate C62
    On time
  • 05:20
    AD2901
    Porto Alegre(POA)
    Gate B36
    On time
  • 05:40
    JJ3660
    Curitiba(CWB)
    Gate B25
    On time
  • 05:45
    AD4450
    Campinas(VCP)
    Gate B38
    On time
  • 05:55
    G37650
    Buenos Aires(AEP)
    Gate C44
    On time
  • 06:00
    G31383
    Sao Paulo(GRU)
    Gate B39
    On time
  • 06:05
    G31837
    Brasilia(BSB)
    Gate B41
    On time
  • 06:05
    JJ3729
    Brasilia(BSB)
    Gate A21
    On time
  • 06:10
    AD4505
    Belo Horizonte(CNF)
    Gate B32
    On time
  • 06:15
    G32020
    Belo Horizonte(CNF)
    Gate B43
    On time
  • 06:20
    AD4049
    Recife(REC)
    Gate B33
    On time
  • 06:20
    G31840
    Vitoria(VIX)
    Gate B42
    On time
  • 07:00
    JJ3341
    Sao Paulo(GRU)
    Gate A22
    On time
  • 07:05
    LP2405
    Lima(LIM)
    Gate C47
    On time
  • 07:10
    G31860
    Foz Do Iguacu(IGU)
    Gate B25
    On time
  • 07:15
    G32060
    Goiania(GYN)
    Gate B39
    On time
  • 07:15
    BA249
    Buenos Aires(EZE)
    Gate C58
    On time
  • 07:20
    G32012
    Curitiba(CWB)
    Gate B33
    On time
  • 07:20
    JJ3672
    Salvador(SSA)
    Gate A19
    On time
  • 07:20
    AV260
    Bogota(BOG)
    Gate C56
    On time
  • 07:25
    G31874
    Navegantes(NVT)
    Gate B41
    On time
  • 07:35
    G32084
    Porto Alegre(POA)
    Gate B43
    On time
  • 07:40
    JJ3369
    Sao Paulo(GRU)
    Gate A20
    On time
  • 07:55
    JJ3530
    Vitoria(VIX)
    Gate A21
    On time
  • 08:00
    G31552
    Foz Do Iguacu(IGU)
    Gate B42
    On time
  • 08:05
    WJ3813
    Buenos Aires(AEP)
    Gate C48
    On time
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About GIG Airport

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves Rio de Janeiro with two connected passenger terminals, with most airline operations concentrated in Terminal 2. GOL maintains a significant base here, alongside regular services from LATAM, Azul and major international carriers. Popular routes include São Paulo, Brasília, Salvador and Recife, plus international links such as Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lisbon, Miami and Paris. Use the painel de voos online to track chegadas and partidas, and allow extra time for check-in, immigration and the journey between the airport and Rio’s South Zone.

Where flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 39 destinations from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport; another 13 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Friday (47); fewest on Wednesday (42).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Madrid (MAD)IBMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun15:30 and 2 more departures that week
Cordoba (COR)AR · G3Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun11:05 / 21:25
Atlanta (ATL)DLMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat20:55 / 21:00
Rio De Janeiro (SDU)JJThu, Fri09:35 and 3 more departures that week
Asuncion (ASU)G3Tue, Thu, Sat22:55
Mendoza (MDZ)JAMon, Fri, Sun13:15
Porto (OPO)TPMon, Wed, Fri20:30 / 20:40
Rosario (ROS)G3Tue, Thu, Sat21:40
Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK)G3Wed, Fri, Sun18:15
Uberlandia (UDI)G3Tue, Thu, Sat17:40
Ilheus (IOS)G3Sat09:40
Juiz de Fora (IZA)JJFri10:10
Rio Negro (MDE)G3Mon13:50

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?

Galeão is on Governador Island, north of central Rio, so most passengers use official taxis, ride-hailing, private transfers, hotel shuttles, or rental cars. Public transport options include city bus and BRT-style connections toward the metro network, but journey times and luggage convenience vary. Allow extra time when travelling from Copacabana, Ipanema, Barra da Tijuca, or downtown during peak traffic.

How do the terminals work at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?

Passenger operations at Rio Galeão are generally concentrated in Terminal 2, which handles both domestic and international flights, with check-in areas, security, immigration, baggage claim, and airline services in the same main complex. Terminal use can change for operational reasons, so confirm your airline and departure area before travelling. Domestic-to-international connections may require security and passport formalities.

Tips for flying from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Arrive early, especially for international departures, holiday periods, Carnival, major events, and evening traffic peaks. Keep your passport and any entry or visa documents ready for airline check-in and border control. Use official transport channels and confirm ride-hailing pickup points in the app. The airport is large, so leave time for check-in queues, security screening, and walking to the gate.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG.

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