Galeão is Rio de Janeiro's international airport terminal, located 25 kilometers from the city. The annual passenger traffic is 7.5 million people. To reach the city center from Galeão, you have several options:
If you choose to drive, you can reach the city center in approximately half an hour.
There are several bus options to get from Galeão to the city center, including Premium, Viação, and BRT buses. You can find detailed information about transportation here.
The taxi stand is located near the terminal exit. Please note that from 21:00 to 06:00, as well as on Sundays and holidays, taxi fares may increase.
Taxi fares:
Tips:
If you're feeling exhausted from your journey or traveling with small children, it's advisable to book a shuttle service. This way, you'll be greeted at the airport and swiftly transported to your hotel.
Cost: Starting from 27 USD for two passengers.
Car rental counters are conveniently located at the airport or can be reserved online through websites like Rentalcars.
Cost: Starting from R$87.60 per day.
To reach the bus station, you can take Premium buses 2018, 2918, and BRT. Refer to the information above for details on bus schedules.
You can reach the Central train station by taxi or shuttle.
Santos Dumont Airport is the second largest in terms of passenger traffic after Galeão. The airport is conveniently located near the city center (4 km).
You can easily reach the city center from Santos Dumont Airport in 5-10 minutes using public transportation, shuttle, taxi, or rental car.
Bus #2018 operates from the airport. The bus stop is located opposite the airport exit, and its final stop is the bus station.
Where to Buy a Ticket: Tickets are available at the kiosk inside the airport.
Operation Hours: Buses run from 05:30 to 23:00, departing every 20 minutes.
Fare: The fare for bus #2018 is R$16.
There is a streetcar stop across the street from the airport. You'll need to take streetcar line 1, which goes to the Praia Formosa stop. You can find all the transportation information you need on the website.
Where to Buy a Ticket: Tickets can be purchased at the bus stop.
Opening Hours: Streetcars operate from 06:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 06:00 to 00:00 on weekends.
Fare: The fare for the streetcar is R$3.8.
The Cinelandia metro station is located 1.2 kilometers from the airport. For detailed information on train services, please visit here.
Where to Buy a Ticket: Tickets can be purchased at the station.
Operating Hours: The metro operates from 05:00 to 00:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 07:00 to 23:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
Fare: The metro fare is R$3.2.
If you prefer convenience, booking a shuttle is an excellent way to get to your hotel. You can reserve this service on the KiwiTaxi website.
Cost: Starting from 20 USD for three passengers.
The taxi stand is located near the terminal exit. Additional charges may apply for waiting time and luggage. Taxi fares increase on Sundays and public holidays.
Cost: Starting from R$20 per car (1-3 passengers).
Car rental counters are available on the airport premises or can be booked online through a website (e.g., rentalcars).
Cost: Starting from R$87.60 per day.
To reach the city's bus station from Santos Dumont Airport, you can take bus #2018 and streetcar line 1. Refer to the information provided above for details on bus and streetcar options.
Taxis or shuttles are also available to Central Station.
