Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Visitor Information

Visa: Check with the Embassy for current requirements.

Vaccination: No vaccinations are required. See the CDC website for an up-to-date vaccination recommendation or requirement.

http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/en/
http://www.rioconventionbureau.com.br/rcvb_ingles/home.htm

Airport

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport

Address: Avenida 20 de Jeneiro s/n°, Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 21942-900
Airport Code: GIG
Country Code: BR
Facilities: exchange bureau, tourist information, post office, lounge, dining and shopping
Telephone: +55 (0)21 3398 5050
Website: www.infraero.gov.br
Time Zone: GMT-3
Location in reference to city: 20 kilometres

Servicing Airlines

Air France

Reservations +55(0)2132121845

Airport/International Office +55(0)2133983292

Main Office +55(0)2132121845

Website https://www.airfrance.com

Iberia

Reservations +55(0)2133983168

Airport/International Office +55(0)2133983168

Website http://www.iberia.com

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Reservations +55 (0)11 3049 0000

Airport/International Office +55 (0)11 3049 0000

Main Office +55 (0)11 3049 0000

Website http://www.klm.com

Lufthansa

Reservations +55(0)1130485800

Airport/International Office +55(0)1124453906

Main Office +55(0)1130485800

Website http://www.lufthansa.com

TAP Portugal

Reservations 0300 210 6060

Airport/International Office 0300 210 6060

Website http://www.flytap.com

TAM Linhas Aéreas

Airport/International Office +55 (0)11 4002 5700

Website http://www.tam.com.br

Transportation

Taxis are available throughout the city.
Bus transportation is available within the city as well as between most major cities.
Ferries are available for transport to Niterói.
Passenger train transportation is available between Rio de Janeiro and Santa Teresa.
Metro (Metro Rio) transportation is available.

Rental Car Facilities:

Avis +55 (0)21 3398 5012
Hertz +55 (0)21 3398 4338

Additional Information

Hotels

Porto Bay Rio Internacional

Av. Atlantica, 1500
Copacabana
Rio de Janiero, Brasilien

+55 (021) 2546 8000

http://www.portobay.com/

Hotel Sofitel

Av. Atlantica, 4240
Copacabana
Rio de Janiero, Brasilien

+55 (021) 2525 1232

http://www.accorhotels.com.br