Travel to Rio de Janeiro

Flying to Rio de Janeiro

British Airways operates direct flights to Rio from the UK. Airlines offering indirect options include Air France (via Paris), TAP Portugal (via Lisbon), Lufthansa (via Frankfurt) and Iberia (via Madrid). Carriers operating direct flights from the USA include TAM Linhas Aéreas and American Airlines.

Rio is a popular destination all year round, especially during the Brazilian summer (December to March). Cheaper flights can be found outside those months, but if you are planning to travel during the Christmas holiday or in February, close to carnival time, book well in advance.

Flight times

From London - 11 hours 30 minutes; New York - 10 hours; Los Angeles - 15 hours (including stopover); Toronto - 10 hours 20 minutes; Sydney - 19 hours (including stopover).

City Airports: 
Telephone:+55 21 3004 6050
Website:https://www.riogaleao.com/passageiros
Location:

RIOgaleão Tom Jobim Airport is located on Governador Island, about 16km (10 miles) north of Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, a prominent landmark in the Centro district.


Money:

ATMs are available.

Currency Exchange is available in Domestic Arrivals, International Arrivals, and Domestic Departures, respectively.


Luggage:

Malex (https://www.malex.com.br/pontos/aeroporto-de-galeao/) provides a luggage storage facility at RIOgaleão Tom Jobim.

The airport's GaleON online platform also allows passengers to book luggage storage. See this page for more information.

For items lost within RIOgaleão Tom Jobim, call +55 21 3004 6050 or email faleconosco@riogaleao.com.

For lost baggage or items left on a plane, contact the airline directly.




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