FAQs
Rio de Janeiro (GIG) airport

The most convenient link to downtown is the 24-hour BRT Expresso Gentileza, connecting directly to the Gentileza Intermodal Terminal (TIG), where passengers can transfer to the VLT Carioca light rail. To reach Barra da Tijuca or transfer to Metro Line 2 at Vicente de Carvalho station, take the BRT TransCarioca corridor. Premium air-conditioned Frescão buses connect the airport with Copacabana and Ipanema.

Yes, the airport is open 24/7 and overnight stays are permitted in Terminal 2. The international departures concourse (South Pier) offers reclining chairs and carpeted areas, while landside areas feature 24-hour cafés and Malex baggage storage.

The designated pick-up zone for ride-hailing apps (Uber and 99) is located on the outer curb of the departures level (Level 2) outside Terminal 2.

Yes. Rio Aeroporto Hotel is located on Level 3 of Terminal 1 (offering hourly day-use rates); Aerotel Rio de Janeiro is situated inside the airside international transit zone of the South Pier; and Linx Galeão by Wish is located 500 meters from Terminal 2 with a free 24-hour shuttle van running every 20 minutes.

Malex operates 24-hour left-luggage lockers and storage facilities on the arrivals concourse (Level 0 Arrivals) of Terminal 2, near Door C.