| Full name |
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Rio de Janeiro International Airport
(GIG) |
| Location |
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The airport is located on Governor's
Island, 12 miles (20km) north of Rio de Janeiro. |
| Time |
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GMT -2 (GMT -3 between the third Sunday
in October to the third Sunday in March). |
| Contacts |
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Tel: +55 (0) 800 999 099. |
| Transfer between terminals |
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A moving walkway connects the two terminals. |
| Transfer to the city |
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An airport bus leaves regularly for
the major hotels along the beach road. Taxis are available outside
the terminal; visitors are advised to buy prepaid taxi vouchers at
the Rio Tourism Authority desk; they are usually a little bit more
expensive but give you peace of mind. Public buses are also available,
but are not advised for those who don't know the area. |
| Car rental |
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Car rental companies, including Avis
and Hertz can be found in Terminal 1. |
| Facilities |
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The airport is well equipped with facilities
including ATMs, banks and bureaux de change, shops, restaurants and
bars, duty-free shopping and a tourist help desk. Facilities for the
disabled are good. |
| Parking |
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N/A |
| Departure tax |
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None. |
| Website |
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www.infraero.gov.br |
