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Airport Guide · South America
Rio de Janeiro's main international airport, the principal long-haul gateway to one of South America's most iconic cities.
IATA Code
GIG
ICAO Code
SBGL
City
Rio de Janeiro
Country
Brazil
Region
South America
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Terminals
2
Annual Passengers
~13M
These carriers operate significant scheduled service from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport. Many smaller regional and international airlines also serve the airport.
GIG → ATL
4,749 mi · 10h 3m · int'l
GIG → PEK
10,760 mi · 22h 9m · int'l
GIG → DXB
7,384 mi · 15h 21m · int'l
GIG → HND
11,538 mi · 23h 43m · int'l
GIG → DFW
5,232 mi · 11h 2m · int'l
GIG → IST
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (IATA: GIG, ICAO: SBGL) is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The airport sits at coordinates -22.8089°, -43.2436° and operates in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
The IATA code for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is GIG. The ICAO code is SBGL. These are the codes used on tickets, baggage tags, and air traffic control communications.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport has 2 passenger terminals. Always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — terminal assignments can change.
Major carriers at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport include LA, G3, AD. Many smaller regional and international carriers also serve the airport.
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6,383 mi · 13h 20m · int'l
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport operates in the America/Sao_Paulo time zone. Always verify departure times against the airport's local time, especially when connecting from a different region.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport handles approximately 13 million passengers per year, making it one of the busier airports in South America. Plan extra time for security, especially during peak hours.
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~24M passengers/year · 1 terminal