Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim Airport to Rio de Janeiro City Centre transfer

26.9 km by road about 24 min without traffic from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Rio de Janeiro City Centre is 26.9 km from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 24 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

FAQ

How far is Rio de Janeiro City Centre from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim Airport?+

26.9 km by road from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim Airport (GIG), about 24 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim Airport to Rio de Janeiro City Centre?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay.

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