Address & Contact
Contact Information:
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Telefonnummer: +55 21 3004 6050
Street address:
Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Av. Vinte de Janeiro
s/nº - Ilha do Governador
Rio de Janeiro - RJ
21941-900
Brasilien
GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: -43,251°
Latitude: -22,810°
Summary
Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport is a medium sized airport in Brazil, serving the region of Rio De Janeiro. The longest runway is 13.123 feet or 4.000 meters long.
Facts:
Local name: Aeroporto Internacional do Rio de Janeiro/Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport size: large airport Serving area: Rio De Janeiro Longest runway: 13123 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: GIG,
ICAO: SBGL
Flight information:
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About the airport
Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport, with the IATA code "GIG" and the ICAO code "SBGL," is Brazil's main international airport located in Rio de Janeiro. Situated approximately 20 kilometers from the city center, it serves as a gateway for travelers visiting this vibrant destination. The airport offers a wide range of facilities and services to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey.
Galeão Airport boasts modern and spacious terminals, equipped with numerous amenities. Travelers can find a variety of dining options, duty-free shops, currency exchange services, and car rental agencies. The airport also provides free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals, making it convenient for passengers to stay connected.
Transportation to and from the airport is readily available. Taxis, ride-sharing services, and public buses offer reliable options for reaching the city center or other destinations. Additionally, the airport provides ample parking facilities for those who prefer to drive.
With its efficient operations and excellent facilities, Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport ensures a pleasant start or end to any traveler's journey to Brazil.
Hotels and places to stay
Mont Blanc Suítes - Duque de Caxias
Linx Hotel International Airport Galeão
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Hotel Pousada João de Barro
Guanabara Garden Pousada SPA
Mont Blanc Apart Hotel Duque de Caxias
Logic Apart
WhereInRio41
Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel
Verona Hotel - Adults Only
Videos from the area of the airport
TAP A340-300 Decolando [GIG-LIS]
Voo TAP GIG-LIS no dia 27/10. Assento 19A pra quem quiser saber ;)
Flash Mob IBBT, Grande Coral Aeroporto Galeão.
Grupo de cantores da Igreja Batista de Barão da Taquara, faz um Flash Mob no Aeroporto Galeão.
Takeoff from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) on Emirates Boeing 777-300ER
Takeoff from Rio de Janeiro Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport on Emirates Boeing 777-300ER To Buenos Aires Rotation at 2:19.
Decolagem do boeing 747 Air France F-GITI (Rio/Paris) Galeão (07/06/2012)
Boeing 747 Air France F-GITI volta operar no Aeroporto Tom Jobim (07/06/2012) Quinta-Feira Feriado de Corpus Christi.
A voz do Galeão - a voz do aeroporto
Desde que eu me entendo por gente essa mulher anuncia os voos no Galeão, em Congonhas, no Santos Dumont.. Rafinha Bastos sabe como é. Voz de Iris Lettieri.
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Santos Dumont AirportMedium airport - 9 mi (15 km)
Aeroclube AirportSmall airport - 14 mi (23 km)
Santa Cruz AirportMedium airport - 31 mi (50 km)
Francisco de Assis AirportMedium airport - 71 mi (115 km)
Cabo Frio AirportSmall airport - 75 mi (122 km)
Umberto Modiano AirportMedium airport - 82 mi (133 km)
Resende AirportSmall airport - 82 mi (132 km)
Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International AirportLarge airport - 209 mi (337 km)
Congonhas AirportLarge airport - 223 mi (360 km)
Tancredo Neves International AirportLarge airport - 225 mi (362 km)
Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
- Angra dos Reis
- Aruja
- Atibaia
- Belo Horizonte
- Bertioga
- Braganca Paulista
- Campos do Jordao
- Campos dos Goytacazes
- Caraguatatuba
- Guararema
- Guaruja
- Ilhabela
- Juiz de Fora
- Mairipora
- Marica
- Maua
- Nova Friburgo
- Nova Iguacu
- Paraiba do Sul
- Pocos de Caldas
- Rio de Janeiro
- Santos
- Sao Goncalo
- Sao Jose dos Campos
- Sao Paulo
- Sao Sebastiao
- Serra Negra
- Socorro
- Taubate
- Ubatuba
These are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.
- Bonsucesso
- Bras de Pina
- Cacuia
- Cidade Universitaria
- Cocota
- Cordovil
- Duque de Caxias
- Engenho da Rainha
- Galeao
- Grama
- Higienopolis
- Jardim Carioca
- Jardim Guanabara
- Manguinhos
- Mare
- Monero
- Olaria
- Parada de Lucas
- Penha
- Penha Circular
- Pitangueiras
- Portuguesa
- Praca do Carmo
- Praia da Bandeira
- Ramos
- Santa Cruz
- Taua
- Vigario Geral
- Vila Cosmos
- Vista Alegre