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

Galeão Airport offers several ground transportation options to connect with the main areas of Rio de Janeiro, including taxi services, ride-hailing apps, buses, and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which facilitates the connection to the Metro.

Taxis and Ride-Hailing Apps

Road transportation services are available in the arrivals areas of Terminal 2, with options varying in price and service type:

• Regular Taxis: Available at Door A. Operated by companies such as Aerotáxi and Aerocoop.
• Special Taxis: Offer prepaid fixed fares and are located at Door B. Companies include Cootramo, Coopatur, Coopertramo, Transcoopass, and Transcootur.
• Ride-sharing (Uber/Apps): Pick-up and drop-off points for apps are generally located on the international departures level (Door D) and in designated areas within the domestic arrivals zone of Terminal 2.

Buses

Bus stops are located next to the arrivals halls of both terminals. Services include municipal and intermunicipal routes that connect the airport with various areas of the city and region.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

The BRT system is the airport’s most efficient public transportation connection, operating two main lines:

• TransCarioca Express (Semi-direct): Connects the airport with the Alvorada Terminal in Barra da Tijuca, with key stops such as the Fundão Terminal and the Vicente de Carvalho metro station.
• TransCarioca (Conventional): Covers a longer route with stops at multiple stations and terminals along the way.

BRT buses depart from Door H at Terminal 1 and Door D at Terminal 2 and provide direct access to Rio’s metro system.

Expresso Gentileza (Intermodal Terminal)

Direct express service (Line Gentileza x Galeão) that links the airport with the Gentileza Intermodal Terminal (TIG) in the port area, with no intermediate stops. From there, you can connect to the VLT (Light Rail) toward downtown and Santos Dumont Airport.

Executive Buses ("Frescão")

Higher-comfort buses with air conditioning and luggage space. The most relevant line is 2918, which connects the airport with the South Zone and Barra da Tijuca, passing through key tourist areas.

Regular Urban Lines

There are conventional routes serving nearby neighborhoods and airport workers, such as 760D (to Charitas/Niterói) and 915 (Bonsucesso).

Metro

The airport does not have its own metro station, but it is accessible via BRT connections at stations such as Vicente de Carvalho and Jardim Oceânico.

• Line 2: Connects Pavuna with Botafogo, passing through important areas such as Central do Brasil and Cinelândia.
• Line 4: Runs from Jardim Oceânico to the South Zone, including neighborhoods like São Conrado and Leblon.

The metro operates Monday through Saturday from 5:00 am to 12:00 am, and on Sundays and holidays from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.