Airports near Rio de Janeiro
GIG・SDU・RRJ・CFB・REZ
What airports are closest to Rio de Janeiro?
The most central hub is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), which sits just 2.89 km from the city center and can be reached by light rail in as little as 20 minutes. For international arrivals, RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) is the main gateway, located 14.61 km away, with executive bus services offering a 50 minutes trip. Business travelers often utilize Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ), which is situated 19.94 km from downtown and typically requires a 45 minutes taxi ride. Outside the metropolitan area, Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) lies 113.68 km away, with intercity bus travel taking roughly 3 hours. Finally, Resende Airport is located 141.06 km from the city center, and ground transport to Rio de Janeiro usually takes over 4 hours. Search for flights to Rio de Janeiro and book hotels in Rio de Janeiro, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Rio de Janeiro: GIG, SDU, RRJ, CFB and REZ.
Airports Near Rio de Janeiro: Key Information
Number of airports in Rio de Janeiro
3
Closest airport to the city center
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Distance
2.9 km
Fastest arrival time
10 minutes - 20 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Compare domestic and international airports near Rio de Janeiro.
RIOgaleão International Airport
Distance: 14.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Metro Line 2 / BRT
Cheapest
1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes
BRL 7-10
Budget
Frescão Executive Bus
50 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes
BRL 20-25
Balanced
Official Airport Taxi
Fastest
30 minutes - 50 minutes
BRL 80-120
Comfort
Santos Dumont Airport
Distance: 2.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
VLT Light Rail
Cheapest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
BRL 4
Budget
App-based Rideshare
Fastest
10 minutes - 20 minutes
BRL 15-30
Balanced
Walking Path
25 minutes - 35 minutes
Comfort
Jacarepagua Airport
Distance: 19.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Public Bus Lines
Cheapest
1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
BRL 5-8
Budget
Standard Taxi
Fastest
45 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes
BRL 100-160
Comfort
Rental Car
40 minutes - 1 hour
BRL 150-250
Balanced
Cabo Frio Airport
Distance: 113.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Intercity Coach
Cheapest
3 hours - 4 hours
BRL 70-110
Budget
Private Transfer
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
BRL 450-600
Comfort
Rental Car
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
BRL 200-400
Balanced
Resende Airport
Distance: 141.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Intercity Bus
Cheapest
4 hours - 5 hours
BRL 80-120
Budget
Private Taxi
Fastest
3 hours - 4 hours
BRL 600-900
Comfort
Rental Car
3 hours - 4 hours
BRL 250-450
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Rio de Janeiro
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Rio de Janeiro
For most travelers, Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is the most practical choice, as it is located within the city of Rio de Janeiro and offers rapid transit to the city center via VLT light rail or short taxi rides. RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) serves as the primary international gateway; while it is further away and requires a longer transit time, it is better equipped for long-haul arrivals and offers varied shuttle and metro-linked bus options. Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ), also within the city, specializes in regional and executive flights, making it a niche option for business travelers. The remaining facilities, Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) and Resende Airport, are not in Rio de Janeiro at all but rather serve neighboring cities; they are generally only useful if you have specific travel needs in those municipalities, as the journey to Rio de Janeiro is significant. Travelers should prioritize central locations to save time, whereas those arriving in neighboring cities should factor in several hours of ground travel.
Hotels near Rio de Janeiro airport
Breakfast
Good157 Reviews
Rio de Janeiro|1.66km from city center
Good for one night only. Breakfast is a bit chaotic and not many food options. Sometimes you have to queue and wait for the elevators.
The rooms are pretty good but the air conditioning needs updating. The view from the top is good!
I wouldn't stay again, unless desperate for a place to stay.FromUS$32
Very Good119 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|5.46km from city center
The room is big and the desk is very good, which is very convenient for working when traveling. It is very close to the beach, just a five-minute walk away. The breakfast is very rich, with a lot of fruits. I highly recommend trying more fruits. The service is also very good. Since we can't speak Portuguese, we asked the front desk to help us book a restaurant in Sao Paulo. Remember to go to the rooftop to have a look, the view from the rooftop is very good.FromUS$107
Great41 Reviews
Vidigal Rio de Janeiro|9.1km from city center
You can go down to the exclusive beach. As a resort hotel, the facilities are quite rich, including tennis courts, swimming pools, and children's playgrounds. As a five-star hotel, the price is moderate and the cost performance is very high. I am afraid that the noisy sound of the waves will have a little impact.FromUS$379
Very Good102 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|6.26km from city center
The room has lovely views to the beach the staff are very pleasant.
I only had one problem with the nutritionist called Juliana that responded to an email I sent to her explaining about my son’s anaphylactic shock to dairy and unfortunately when we got their to the hotel it was her day off but she had no one ready to cater for my son first they offered him an apple and boiled egg and as soon as I spoke to the manager they made him pancakes scrambled eggs gave him biscuits.
It was a shame that Juliana did not do her job properly causing me and my partner stress on our first day at the hotel.
But next day they where ready for him and he also had a lovely breakfast just hope that Juliana learns how important it is to get ready for costumers that have severe allergies and treats them with more respected.
Apart from this incident everything else was spot on I also called their 24 hr service and order my son some pasta to take to our travel back home and everything was perfect.FromUS$218
Good44 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|4.86km from city center
Located 5 minutes from the beach, the location is good, and the breakfast is decent. The receptionist speaks English, which is helpful, and they are very patient in answering questions. However, I was confused about some charges at checkout. Water and other items were charged, and there was another charge for something I didn't consume. The receptionist explained it was a minimum charge, which, although only a few tens of dollars, still felt a bit unclear.FromUS$75
Family friendly
Very Good138 Reviews
Zona Sul do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro|5.09km from city center
The hotel view is absolutely stunning, and the location is great. However, the room was small, and the facilities were quite old. The public restroom in the lobby had a strong, unpleasant smell. There were people smoking on the way to the hotel, which was a bit off-putting. For breakfast, the cups provided looked like they had been used by others, so I'd recommend bringing your own sanitizing wipes. There was no drinking water provided in the room, and even when I asked for it, they wouldn't give me any, which was really strange. The staff, including the front desk and lobby concierge, weren't very polite.FromUS$187
Very Good67 Reviews
Zona Oeste do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro|19.31km from city center
I really liked the hotel, but being a 5-star hotel, I think it lacks more amenities than just a pool and a small sauna for the 16 floors of rooms...FromUS$96
Amazing110 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|5.25km from city center
Perfect service with polite and helpful staff. A unique experience that brings back memories immediately after leaving. I want to return to relive all the unforgettable moments we had at this iconic and splendid hotel. Thank you to the manager Ulisses and his highly trained team. At the end, we were honored with tickets to the last day of the musical at the beautiful theater at the Copacabana Palace hotel. The Hall of Fame is a special detail where we go back in time and discover how many incredible personalities were also able to experience the same thing as us. Our many thanks and see you soon.FromUS$684
Great123 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|7.22km from city center
To be honest, the impression of the hotel is twofold. On the one hand, it is an exclusive hotel, on the other hand, there were so many people that I did not feel exclusivity. You can't push through the pool. For some reason, in order to get to the pool and the beautiful view, you need to ask the hostess (who, of course, ask with a menacing look if you have a reservation and that there are no places) and you stand behind a red rope that blocks your way. I was not very pleased with this. Perhaps this excludes a super big crush, but the effect itself that they are blocking my way for my money is not pleasant.
A very interesting mattress, more like a feather bed. Soft, comfortable. The room is very, very dark - I did not like this either.
It is very interesting that at breakfast nowhere is it offered (no picture/message, the waiters do not say) that you can order waffles, avocado toast, or something else. Why is this kept a secret? Why should I, upon accidentally seeing waffles on another table, ask: where can I find waffles?.. I don’t understand.FromUS$440
Very Good48 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|5.7km from city center
The location is excellent, surrounded by hotels and restaurants. Across the street is the endless ocean and a beach bustling with people playing ball and running early every morning. It's very convenient to all the attractions! Of course, a sea view room would be much more comfortable. The sunrises are beautiful every day. Although you can't see east, they're still beautiful. The interior view rooms have a small balcony, but it can feel a bit cramped. Beach slippers are provided and can be taken away and reused.FromUS$327
5 star
Amazing66 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|6.65km from city center
Staying at Miramar by Windsor Copacabana was honestly one of the best parts of my trip to Rio. The location couldn’t be better — right on Copacabana Beach, so I could just walk out and feel the energy of the city. The staff were all so kind and helpful, it really made me feel at home. And that view from the rooftop? Just amazing. I’ll never forget watching the sunset from up there.FromUS$167
Great102 Reviews
Ipanema Rio de Janeiro|7.38km from city center
Amazing hotel - perfect location on Ipanema beach, outstanding service, stunning pool area for sunsets & drinks.
Bed quality is beautiful - I had an amazing nights sleep.
While the front rooms with ocean view are bigger / better, then courtyard rooms are also good with great air conditioning, bathroom products, etc.
3rd stay here - will stay again!FromUS$985
Very Good69 Reviews
Zona Oeste do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro|16.9km from city center
Great staff and location. However the amenities are poor- no coffee machine in room, no iron, no complementary coffee / tea service at reception. The restaurant is overpriced. The decor is tired and dated.FromUS$91
Very Good128 Reviews
Zona Oeste do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro|16.57km from city center
The hotel is wonderful, which is just a bit of a hindrance and the issue of parking is not available at the hotel itself, when it is crowded, you have to put it on the street in front or in its surroundings, other than that, the hotel itself is great.FromUS$72
Great112 Reviews
Copacabana Rio de Janeiro|6.8km from city center
The room balcony has a beautiful view, simple design, rich breakfast, and is also a safe area, but the hotel front desk will sell tickets and game tickets, which are more expensive than buying them yourself. Especially the game tickets: I bought them for 120 RMB, and they bought them for more than 800 RMB, just for the pick-up.FromUS$513
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Rio de Janeiro?
The nearest airport to Rio de Janeiro is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), about 2.9 km away.RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) (14.6 km), Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ) (19.9 km), Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) (113.7 km) and Resende Airport (REZ) (141.1 km).
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How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to the airport?
Getting from Rio de Janeiro to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) takes about 10 minutes - 20 minutes.
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How do I get to Rio de Janeiro?
We recommend flying into Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), which is approximately 2.9 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is App-based Rideshare, reaching downtown in about 10 minutes - 20 minutes.
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How many airports does Rio de Janeiro have?
Rio de Janeiro has 5 airports: RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG), Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ), Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) and Resende Airport (REZ).