Where is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport?

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -22.810°, -43.250°.

What is the airport code for Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport?

Its IATA code is GIG and its ICAO code is SBGL.

What time zone is GIG in?

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo local time.

Which airlines fly from GIG?

Carriers tracked on routes from GIG include Delta Air Lines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Avianca Brazil, United Airlines and Silk Avia.

Where can you fly from GIG?

Tracked destinations from GIG include Sao Paulo.

South America· Brazil· America/Sao_Paulo

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

IATA · GIGICAO · SBGLServing Rio De Janeiro

About Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

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.

Terminals & Runways

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.

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.

Airlines flying from GIG

6 carriers

Delta Air LinesDL Gol Transportes AéreosG3 KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKL Avianca BrazilO6 United AirlinesUA Silk AviaUS

Top routes from GIG

1 route

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FAQ

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport — frequently asked questions

Where is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport?: Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (South America), at coordinates -22.810°, -43.250°.
What is the airport code for Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport?: Its IATA code is GIG and its ICAO code is SBGL.
What time zone is GIG in?: Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport operates on America/Sao_Paulo local time.
Which airlines fly from GIG?: Carriers tracked on routes from GIG include Delta Air Lines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Avianca Brazil, United Airlines and Silk Avia.
Where can you fly from GIG?: Tracked destinations from GIG include Sao Paulo.