Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport – GIG Rio de Janeiro
Known originally as Galeao International Airport, Galeao – Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport mainly serves Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Considered to be the second-busiest international airport within the county, its name came from Galleon Beach (Praia do Galeao) that is conveniently near the Brazillian Air Force’s present passenger terminal. It is also famous for being the largest airport in terms of area within Brazil.
Best Time to Visit
The facilities of GIG-Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport are shared with the Brazillian Air Force’s airbase. Consists of 2 terminals, it is visited by more than 15 million travellers as of the year 2018. It first started as a naval aviation school 10th of May, year 1923 near the Galeao Beach. The ministry of Brazillian Air Force was created and the school was then transformed into the Galeao Air Force Base, later on sharing its function with the Brazilian Air Force’s Air Base. With nearby cities like Paqueta Island and Joa nearby, it has accommodated 85,000 passengers during that day--the closure of the Games of XXXI Olympiad which was held in 2016, 22nd of August. This holds the record of being the highest for a single business day in Rio de Janeiro.
What to Do & Area Attractions
After a long tiring fight, tourists can book their accommodations at the Hotel Golden Park Aeroporto Rio De Janeiro or the Aeroporto Othon, both of the hotels are conveniently close to the airport.
The SDU-Santos Dumont Airport is about 1.24 miles from this, and is most of the time the alternate airport for travelers visiting the festive city.
