Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits on Governador Island in Guanabara Bay, roughly 20 kilometres north of central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves as the city's primary international gateway and one of the largest airports in South America. The facility opened in its modern form in 1977, replacing earlier infrastructure on the same island that dated to the 1950s.
About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits on Governador Island in Guanabara Bay, roughly 20 kilometres north of central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves as the city's primary international gateway and one of the largest airports in South America. The facility opened in its modern form in 1977, replacing earlier infrastructure on the same island that dated to the 1950s.
The airport operates two large passenger terminals: Terminal 1 handles predominantly domestic and regional services, while Terminal 2 accommodates most international operations. Two parallel runways, oriented roughly northeast–southwest, support simultaneous independent operations. The airport functions on a 24-hour basis. Infrastructure improvements were undertaken ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympics, though utilisation has fluctuated since.
Overview
Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits on Governador Island in Guanabara Bay, roughly 20 kilometres north of central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves as the city's primary international gateway and one of the largest airports in South America. The facility opened in its modern form in 1977, replacing earlier infrastructure on the same island that dated to the 1950s.
Airlines
GOL Linhas Aéreas and LATAM Brasil maintain significant operations here, with LATAM treating Galeão as a major international hub. Several European, North American, Middle Eastern, and African carriers operate long-haul services into the airport. Regional Brazilian operators also use the facility, connecting Rio to secondary domestic destinations.
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FAQ
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -22.810°, -43.250°.
- Its IATA code is GIG and its ICAO code is SBGL.
- Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits at latitude -22.810° and longitude -43.250°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from GIG include Delta Air Lines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Avianca Brazil, United Airlines and Silk Avia.
- Tracked destinations from GIG include Sao Paulo.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Brazil. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.