| Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport) |
Address:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão (Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport) Infraero-Empresa Brasileira de Infra-Estrurura Aeroportuaria 21942-900 Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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Telephone Number: (0)21 3398 4106
Fax: (0)21 398 3581
Email: carlos_henrique@infraero.gov.br
Website: www.infraero.gov.br
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Location: The airport is located 20km (13 miles) north of the city
Country Code: 55
Airport Code: GIG
Time Zone: GMT- 3 (GMT- 2 October-March)
Driving Directions:
The airport, located on Governor's Island in Guanabara Bay, is the major international gateway to Brazil and is connected to Rio de Janeiro by two major roads, Linha Vermelha and Avenida Brasil.
Car Parking:
Multi-storey and covered car parks are available at the airport.
Transport:
Road: Bus and taxi are the most hassle-free ways to travel into Rio. Taxis are available, although visitors are advised to ignore the RDE taxi desk and go to the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk instead and buy prepaid taxi vouchers. Otherwise, passengers should ensure that their taxi’s meter is cleared of the last fare. Bus: There is an airport shuttle bus every hour which stops at major hotels and beaches. Empresa Real have air-conditioned frescao buses that drive into the city as well as along the seafront stopping off at the hotels (journey time: 45 minutes). Public buses run to the city centre.
Facilities:
Money and communications: Terminal 1 has a range of banks, bureau de change facilities and a post office. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in Terminal 1 and a wide variety of restaurants and cafés in the central commercial area in Terminal 2. Shopping: There are shops in Terminal 1 and in the central commercial area in Terminal 2. Other facilities: There is a pharmacy and a small 24-hour hospital in Terminal 1.
Business:
Conference and business facilities are available at the Luxor Hotel (tel: (0)21 3398 3223) which is located at the airport.
Hotels:
Airport hotels include the Luxor Hotel (tel: (0)21 3398 3223) on level 3 of the blue sector in Terminal 1 and the Hotel Pousada (tel: (0)21 3398 3848/52/54) on level 1 in the red sector of Terminal 1. There is a 24-hour hotel reservation desk in Terminal 1 on level 3.
Disabled:
Lifts, automatic doors, adapted telephones and toilets are provided for disabled people. Disabled car parking spaces are also available.
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