Location
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport is located 20km (13 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro, on Governador Island.
Address:
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/n°
Galeão, Ilha do Governador
Rio de Janeiro
RJ, 21941-570
Brazil
Dialling code: +55
Tel.: (21) 3398 5050
Lufthansa at the airport
At the airport
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Lufthansa Lounges
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To the loungefinder
How to get there
Driving Directions
The airport is connected to Rio de Janeiro by two major roads, Via Expressa Presidente João Goulart (Linha Vermelha) and Avenida Brasil. If using the former, head northbound from the city centre and follow the road all the way to Governador Island, from which the airport is clearly signposted. If arriving from the latter, head north until Avenida Brigadeiro Trompovski and merge onto Via Expressa Presidente João Goulart (Linha Vermelha), before continuing as above.
Bus
The air-conditioned Empresa Real (tel; (21) 3035 6700; www.realautoonibus.com.br) bus 2018 links to key parts of the city centre (journey time: 45 minutes).
Shuttle
There is an hourly airport shuttle bus that stops at major hotels and beaches.
Taxi
Taxis are available outside the terminals. Visitors are advised to ignore the RDE taxi desk and go to the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk for prepaid taxi vouchers. Otherwise, passengers should ensure that their taxi’s meter is cleared of the last fare.
Car Parking
There is a long- and short-term car park with 1,600 spaces outside the departures area, and a long- and short-term car park with 880 spaces outside the arrivals area.
