Transfer to/from - Rio de Janeiro Galeão airport (GIG)

Transportation

Taxi

Outside the Arrivals area of Terminal 2, gate A, regular cabs are available from Aerotáxi (Tel +55 21 2467 1500) and Aerocoop (Tel +55 21 3078 5050). Special cars are also available from Coopatur (Tel +55 21 3885 1000), Coopertramo (Tel +55 21 2209 9292), Transcoopass (Tel +55 21 2209 1555) and Transcootur (Tel +55 21 2590 2220) outside gate B. The ride to the city center takes about 30 minutes.

Ride-sharing

Uber services outside the International Departures level, gate D, and in the orange, green and red sectors, outside the Domestic Arrivals area.

Cab and Uber fares

Rent a Car

Bus

There are several services from the airport to various locations. Stops are located next to the Arrivals Halls of both terminals.

- 328: Municipal - Bananal, Candelária
- 760D/1760D: Intermunicipal - Charitas
- 915: Bonsucesso
- 922: Fundão, Tubiacanga
- 925: Bancários
- Auto Viação 1001: Búzios, Macaé
- 2918: Municipal - Alvorada
- LECD71: Leblon

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT - Tel +55 11 3400 4000), which operates from 4:00 am to 10:10 pm and has two lines, is also available. TransCarioca Expressa (semi-direct) links the enclosure to the Alvorada Terminal, located in Barra da Tijuca, with stops at the Fundão Terminal, the Vicente de Carvalho subway station and Madureira. The TransCarioca line has stops at 47 stations and 5 terminals along its route. Vehicles depart from gate H of Terminal 1 and gate D of Terminal 2.

Metro

The closest stations to the site are Vicente de Carvalho and Jardim Oceânico, accessed by BRT bus. From there, connections can be made to the North and South zones of the city. Line 2 connects Pavuna with Botafogo, passing through Coelho Neto, Irajá, Inhaúma, Maracaní, Central do Brasil, Uruguaiana, Carioca, Cinelândia and Flamengo, while line 4 runs from Jardim Oceânico to São Conrado, Antero de Quental, Jardim de Alah and Nossa Senhora da Paz. Services operate from Monday to Saturday between 5:00 am and 0:00 am, and from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm on Sundays and holidays. More information: Tel 0 800 595 1111.

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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