Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide
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Rio de Janeiro International

Location
The airport is located on Governor's Island, 12 miles (20km) north of Rio de Janeiro.

Time Difference
GMT -2 (GMT -3 between the third Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March).

Contacts
Tel: +55 21 3398 4106, 3398 4208 or 3398 5050.

Transfer to the City
The easiest and fastest transport from the airport is by taxi. Taxi vouchers should be bought from the Rio de Janeiro State Tourism Authority desk in the arrivals terminal to avoid any hassle and should cost about US$25. Public buses are available and passengers can connect to Rio's Novo Rio Rodoviaria bus station in the city centre. Fares are roughly US$3. More expensive airport shuttles are available to downtown hotels and popular destinations but can have an English speaking guide.

Facilities
The airport is well equipped with facilities including ATMs, banks and bureaux de change, shops, restaurants and bars, duty-free shopping, luggage lockers and a tourist help desk. Facilities for the disabled are good.

Car Parking
A multi-storey carpark is available.

Departure Tax
US$12 to US$36 depending on category

Website
www.infraero.gov.br

 
 
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