# GIG — Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport > Machine-readable reference for GIG. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/gig HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/gig Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/gig.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/GIG.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-05T03:42:57.016+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport - IATA: GIG - ICAO: SBGL - City: Rio de Janeiro - Country: BR (BR) - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo - Distance from city: 20 km (12 mi) north of downtown Rio de Janeiro - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 7.9M - Hub for: Gol Transportes Aéreos - Official website: https://www.riogaleao.com/ ## Overview Welcome Galeão International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro isn't your typical bustling gateway. Once envisioned as a major hub, several areas of Terminal 1 now stand eerily empty, giving the airport a reputation somewhat akin to a semi-abandoned mega-hub. Yet, the lack of crowds can work to your advantage with shorter security lines and easier rideshare pickups, hinting that a journey through GIG might be smoother than expected. At a glance Handling 7.9 million passengers annually, GIG serves as a key node for Gol Transportes Aéreos. Situated 20 km (12 mi) north of downtown Rio de Janeiro, it has two runways and two main terminals: Terminal 1, mostly underutilized, and the more active Terminal 2. Although Terminal 1 feels deserted, Terminal 2 greets you with a somewhat livelier atmosphere, accommodating carriers like Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, and American Airlines. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 appears to have been left behind in time, offering limited services and food options. Meanwhile, Terminal 2 is where the action is—housing several eateries, lounges, and shops. All of the airport’s 22 restaurants, including familiar names like Pizza Hut and McDonald's, are concent… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1** — A,B concourses · airlines: LATAM, Gol, Azul URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/terminals/1 - **Terminal 2** — C,D concourses · airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, American Airlines, Avianca, Gol Transportes Aéreos, KLM, LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/terminals/2 ## Dining (22) - **Baked Potato** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/baked-potato-2 - **Bobs** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/bobs-2 - **Burger King** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/burger-king-2 - **Café do Ponto** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/cafe-do-ponto-2 - **Casa do Pão de Queijo** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/casa-do-pao-de-queijo-2 - **Chopp Brahma** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/chopp-brahma-2 - **Coco Bambu** — 2 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/coco-bambu-2 - **Gendai** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/gendai-2 - **Giraffas** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/giraffas-2 - **Havanna** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/havanna-2 - **Kilomania** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/kilomania-2 - **La Mole** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/la-mole-2 - **McDonalds** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/mcdonalds-2 - **MegaMatte** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/megamatte-2 - **Outback Steakhouse** — 2 · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/outback-steakhouse-2 - **Pipocassa** — 2 · Local · Snack Bar · $ · 05:00 to 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/pipocassa-2 - **Pizza Hut** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/pizza-hut-2 - **Rei do Mate** — 2 · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/rei-do-mate-2 - **Spoleto** — 2 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/spoleto-2 - **Spoletto Bar** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/spoletto-bar-2 - **Subway** — 2 · Fast Food · Delivery · $ · 05:00 to 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/subway-2 - **Vienna** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/restaurants/vienna-2 ## Lounges (7) - **Ambaar Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, Priority Pass URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/lounges/ambaar-lounge-2 - **American Airlines Admirals Club** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, oneworld URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/lounges/american-airlines-admirals-club-2 - **Gol Premium Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/lounges/gol-premium-lounge-2 - **Latitude Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, independent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/lounges/latitude-lounge-2 - **Plaza Premium Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, independent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge-2 - **Star Alliance Lounge** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, Star Alliance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/lounges/star-alliance-lounge-2 - **VIP Club GIG** — 2 · access: Terminal 2, independent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/lounges/vip-club-gig-2 ## Shops (18) - **Adidas** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/adidas-2 - **Banco do Brasil** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/banco-do-brasil-2 - **Chilli Beans** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/chilli-beans-2 - **Claro** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/claro-2 - **Dufry** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/dufry-2 - **Duty Free Americas** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/duty-free-americas-2 - **Farm** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/farm-2 - **Fuel** — 2 · Fashion and Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/fuel-2 - **Havaianas** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/havaianas-2 - **Hering** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/hering-2 - **Hudson News** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/hudson-news-2 - **Imaginarium** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/imaginarium-2 - **Leitura** — 2 · Books URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/leitura-2 - **MyFamily** — 2 · Pet Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/myfamily-2 - **O Boticario** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/o-boticario-2 - **Reserva** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/reserva-2 - **TIM** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/tim-2 - **Track and Field** — 2 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/shops/track-and-field-2 ## Parking (5) - **Estacionamento Econômico** — Long stay parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/parking/estacionamento-economico - **Estacionamento Externo Galeao** — Open air parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/parking/estacionamento-externo-galeao - **Estacionamento Terminal 1** — Covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/parking/estacionamento-terminal-1 - **Estacionamento Terminal 2** — Covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/parking/estacionamento-terminal-2 - **Estacionamento VIP** — Valet parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/parking/estacionamento-vip ## Ground transport (19) - **99** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/99 - **42 - Madureira x Galeão (Parador)** — Bus · R$ 4,30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/brt-42-madureira-x-galeao - **BRT TransCarioca** — Bus rapid transit URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/brt-transcarioca - **1760D (Galeão x Charitas)** — Bus · R$ 18,00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-1760d-galeao-x-charitas - **328 (Municipal - Bananal x Candelária via RIOgaleão)** — Bus · R$ 4,30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-328-municipal-bananal-x-candelaria-via-riogaleao - **760D (Intermunicipal - Charitas x Galeão)** — Bus · R$ 4,30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-760d-intermunicipal-charitas-x-galeao - **915 (Galeão X Bonsucesso)** — Bus · R$ 4,30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-915-galeao-x-bonsucesso - **922 (Fundão X Tubiacanga via Galeão)** — Bus · R$ 4,30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-922-fundao-x-tubiacanga-via-galeao - **925 (Aeroporto Internacional x Bancários)** — Bus · R$ 4,30 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-925-aeroporto-internacional-x-bancarios - **Galeão x Búzios** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-galeao-x-buzios - **Galeão x Macaé** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-galeao-x-macae - **Galeão x Terminal Gentileza** — Bus · R$ 15,00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/bus-galeao-x-terminal-gentileza - **Executive Coach Rio** — Intercity bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/executive-coach-rio - **Metrô** — Train · 40-45 min · R$ 7,90 (metrô) / R$ 9,70 (integração BRT + MetrôRio) · Every 10-15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/metro - **Taxi Comum Aeroporto** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/taxi-comum-aeroporto - **Taxi Especial Aeroporto** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/taxi-especial-aeroporto - **Transfer Hotel Shuttle** — Hotel shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/transfer-hotel-shuttle - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/uber - **Viação 1001 Galeao Service** — Intercity bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/gig/transport/viacao-1001-galeao-service ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Favor Terminal 2 for flights since both services and dining options are predominantly found here, unlike the desolate Terminal 1. - _Time_: Build extra buffer for passport control on international departures as queues can get backed up during peak widebody flights. - _Local_: For nighttime arrivals, choose a licensed taxi or rideshare—worth the extra reais over the unpredictable BRT system. - _Quiet_: Discover quieter seating with a power supply at Terminal 2’s far end, ideal for work or a nap away from the bustling atrium. - _Avoid_: Avoid tight connects between domestic and international flights in different terminal areas as signed paths can be convoluted. - _Time_: For a quick recharge, choose bar-style setups near T2 international gates; they're ideal for grabbing a quieter drink and snack before your flight. - _Money_: Duty-free items might not be the bargain you expect; locals often shop in town for better deals. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/GIG.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/gig/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/gig/departures — HTML page with live departures