Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport shuttles guide

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Shuttle and transfer services running to and from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport. Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of shuttle services to choose from — four in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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Rio Airport Transfer

Rio Airport Transfer has provided private airport transportation in Rio de Janeiro since 2007, meeting passengers at Galeão International Airport arrivals with a personalized sign and flight tracking to cover delays. The company runs sedans, minivans, vans and buses for both private and group transfers, serving hotels across Rio's South Zone as well as coastal towns and cities throughout Rio de Janeiro state.

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Airport to Rio de Janeiro City Hotels

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Private transfer service connecting Galeão International Airport with hotels across Rio de Janeiro's South Zone, covering Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo and Barra da Tijuca. Drivers meet passengers at arrivals with a name sign and track flights to adjust for delays, offering both private and small-group vehicle options for door-to-door service.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)CopacabanaIpanemaLeblonBotafogoFlamengoBarra da Tijuca

Airport to Rio de Janeiro State Destinations

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Private transfer service connecting Galeão International Airport with coastal towns and cities beyond Rio, including Búzios, Angra dos Reis, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Macaé, Niterói and São Paulo. The same fleet of sedans, minivans, vans and buses used for city transfers covers these longer intercity routes, with drivers tracking flights before pickup.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)BúziosAngra dos ReisIlha GrandeParatyMacaéSão PauloNiteróiClub Med Rio das PedrasConceição de Jacareí
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Airport Transfers Rio

Airport Transfers Rio provides private, door-to-door transportation between Galeão International Airport and destinations across Rio de Janeiro, with drivers tracking flights and waiting with a nameplate regardless of delays. The fleet ranges from sedans to 22-seat minibuses, covering hotels, the cruise ship terminal and neighboring cities, with 24/7 availability for early or delayed arrivals.

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Airport to Rio de Janeiro Hotels

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Private, door-to-door transfer between Galeão International Airport and hotels throughout Rio de Janeiro, including Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Botafogo, São Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Santa Teresa and the city center. Vehicles run without stops or shared rides, with flight tracking so drivers wait for delayed arrivals and luggage assistance included.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)CopacabanaIpanemaLeblonLemeBotafogoSão ConradoBarra da TijucaRecreio dos BandeirantesSanta TeresaRio de Janeiro City Center

Airport to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port Terminal

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Private transfer connecting Galeão International Airport directly with the Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port Terminal, timed around cruise embarkation and disembarkation. The service uses the same private vehicle fleet as the operator's hotel transfers, with drivers tracking flights and meeting passengers at arrivals for a direct, door-to-door ride.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port Terminal

Airport to Inter-City Destinations

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Private transfer service between Galeão International Airport and cities near Rio de Janeiro, including Búzios, Macaé, Angra dos Reis, Ilha Grande via Conceição de Jacareí, Paraty, Niterói, Petrópolis and São Paulo. The operator runs the trip with the same sedan-to-minibus fleet used for its city transfers, with luggage assistance and flight tracking included.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)BúziosMacaéAngra dos ReisClub Med Rio das PedrasConceição de JacareíIlha GrandeParatySão PauloNiteróiPetrópolis
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Miriam Turismo RJ

Miriam Turismo RJ has operated private airport transfers in Rio de Janeiro for over a decade, meeting passengers at Galeão International Airport with sedans, hatchbacks and vans that seat up to twenty. The company covers hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca as well as coastal destinations including Búzios, Arraial do Cabo, Paraty, Angra dos Reis and Petrópolis, with child seats available on request.

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Airport to Rio de Janeiro City Hotels

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Private transfer between Galeão International Airport and hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone, including Copacabana, Ipanema and Barra da Tijuca, using sedans, hatchbacks and vans for parties of various sizes. The service includes an experienced driver and optional child car seats for families.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)CopacabanaIpanemaBarra da Tijuca

Airport to Rio de Janeiro State Destinations

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Private transfer between Galeão International Airport and coastal and mountain destinations across Rio de Janeiro state, including Arraial do Cabo, Búzios, Paraty, Angra dos Reis and Petrópolis. The same fleet of vans and cars used for the operator's city transfers covers these longer trips with an experienced driver.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)Arraial do CaboBúziosParatyAngra dos ReisPetrópolis
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Expresso Recreio

Expresso Recreio has run executive coach lines in Rio de Janeiro since 2014, operating air-conditioned "frescão" buses with reclining seats and luggage space. From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport the company runs premium executive coaches on their own airport fare, connecting arrivals directly to Barra da Tijuca via Terminal Alvorada and to the South Zone beach neighborhoods as far as Leblon, an alternative to the regular municipal bus network.

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Airport to Terminal Alvorada (Barra da Tijuca)

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Executive "frescão" coach line 2918, running between Rio Galeão and Terminal Alvorada in Barra da Tijuca via the Linha Vermelha and Linha Amarela expressways. Air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats and luggage space serve Barra hotels and the Jardim Oceânico metro station, at the operator's own airport fare rather than the standard municipal bus fare.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)Estrada do GaleãoLinha VermelhaLinha AmarelaAvenida das AméricasAvenida Érico VeríssimoAvenida Lúcio CostaAvenida Ayrton SennaJardim Oceânico Metro StationTerminal Alvorada

Airport to Leblon (South Zone)

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Executive "frescão" coach line LECD71, running between Rio Galeão and Leblon along Avenida Brasil and the Marcello Alencar Tunnel, then the South Zone beachfront through Flamengo, Botafogo, Copacabana and Ipanema. Air-conditioned coaches with reclining seats and luggage space serve this corridor at the operator's own airport fare rather than the standard municipal bus fare.

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Galeão International Airport (GIG)Ponte Nova do GaleãoAvenida BrasilMarcello Alencar TunnelPasseio PúblicoFlamengo BeachBotafogo BeachAvenida Atlântica (Copacabana)Avenida Vieira Souto (Ipanema)Praça Antero de Quental (Leblon)

Questions

2 questions, answered from the shuttles listings on this page.

Does Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport have shuttle services?

Yes, Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport has 4 shuttle services available: • Rio Airport Transfer • Airport Transfers Rio • Miriam Turismo RJ • Expresso Recreio

Which shuttle services operate from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport?

Shuttle services operating from Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport include: Rio Airport Transfer, Airport Transfers Rio, Miriam Turismo RJ, Expresso Recreio.

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