Near most international gates in Terminal 2, Hudson News has the basics fast.
This Hudson News sits airside in Terminal 2, so you hit it after security and before most long-haul gates. Think standard airport newsstand: drinks, snacks, magazines, and last-minute travel gear. Prices run higher than Rio city supermarkets, but in line with other GIG shops, with bottled water around airport-standard markup. Good quick stop if you just cleared security and realize you forgot something simple.
Opening hours at GIG Terminal 2 typically track the long-haul banks, with Hudson News open from early morning into late evening when the big departures for Europe and the US go out. You’ll find grab-and-go items you can carry onto a 9–12 hour flight: packaged nuts, chocolate bars, chips, and candy. Expect basic toiletries like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and travel-sized hygiene items if your bag didn’t make it or you packed in a hurry.
Print and reading material focus on international travelers in Terminal 2, with magazines and paperbacks in English, Portuguese, and sometimes Spanish. Single-use items for electronics are limited: you might see generic charging cables and headphone adapters, but not brand-name accessories, and prices can edge into “airport tax” territory. If you need a reliable USB-C cable before a 10-hour flight, still better to grab one here than risk a dead phone over the Atlantic.
Practical tip: stock up on water and snacks at Hudson News in Terminal 2 before you walk down to the far gates; options thin out and lines closer to the actual boarding doors can back up 10–15 minutes near peak departures.