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Rio de Janeiro Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Airport Information
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
With a recently completed modern second terminal, Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), or Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport as it is otherwise known, now has the capacity to handle 15 million passengers per year. The airport provides an essential gateway to this popular Brazilian holiday region and is located about 20 km / 13 miles north of the centre of Rio de Janeiro city, close to Duque de Caxias and the Parque Shangai.
Located on Governador Island, the Galeao International Airport is now handling almost 10 million annual passengers and features two large terminals, both of which feature 12 jetways and are arranged in an oval shape. The main airlines include Avianca, Gol, TAM Linhas Aéreas and Varig, flying to domestic destinations in Brazil such as Buenos Aires, Salvador and São Paulo, and internationally to the cities of Lisbon, Madrid, New York and many more besides.
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For ground transport at Galeao International Airport, various options exist, the best of which include taxis provided by the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority. Also on offer are public buses, which connect Rio's Novo Rio Rodoviaria bus station, next to the city centre, along with the main beach resorts.
Rio de Janeiro Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) Information: History and Facilities
A fairly historic airport first established more than 50 years ago, Galeao International Airport dates back to 1952, when is was constructed on Governador Island. A location was chosen to have good access to central Rio de Janeiro and the airport quickly gained notability, becoming Brazil's busiest and most important airport by 1970, receiving the majority of all international flights.
Rio de Janerio's Galeao Airport was thoroughly renovated in 1977, improving passenger facilities and amenities greatly. However, in 1985, Sao Paulo's Guarulhos Airport replaced Galeao International Airport as Brazil's number one hub and this understandably saw a decrease in passenger numbers. Soon after and in an attempt to regain its status, an additional terminal was built, costing around US$600 million. In the last few years, Rio de Janeiro has seen an enormous rise in passengers flying into Galeao Airport, rising from just over four million in 2004 to almost 10 million at present.
Today, Rio de Janeiro Airport is now officially known as the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), being named after a famous Brazilian musician, and offers a range of modern facilities. Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer a selection of shops, including duty-free outlets and news agencies, along with cafes serving a range of refreshments. For business facilities, the Luxor Hotel can be found on-site and offers a good choice of meeting rooms and more besides.
Rio de Janeiro Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) Information: About Rio de Janeiro Tourism
Located in south-eastern Brazil and famous for its flamboyant annual carnival, the state capital of Rio de Janeiro is one of the country's most popular cities and is rich in culture and natural beauty. Well-equipped resorts line golden sandy beaches, where days of relaxation or water sports await. Copacabana is perhaps the most popular beach resort in Rio and it is awash with the rich and famous.
Many popular attractions in the region are easy to reach from Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG) and include Corcovado Mountain, at the top of which stands a giant statue of Jesus known as 'Christ the Redeemer'. Also notable is Rio's Catedral Metropolitana, with its magnificent stained glass windows, and the Museu Nacional de Bellas Artes, where over 800 pieces of original artwork are displayed.
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