Route Network
Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport connects 49 destinations worldwide, with São Paulo standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Dubai, and the shortest flight is to Vitória.
Route and destination data updated July 16, 2026.
Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport is served by 21 airlines, with Gol in the lead at 41% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 66% of routes. 11 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 20 airlines operate international routes, compared with three airlines serving domestic routes. Emirates is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Dubai with a flight time of 14 hrs 25 mins.
Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport provides direct service to 17 countries across four continents. The route network is 51% domestic and 49% international. Argentina is the primary international destination.
Delays
Delay data is not available yet for this airport.
Delay data is not available yet for this airport.
Delay data is not available yet for this airport.
Global Rankings
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,146 ft 4,007 m 13,146 ft · 4,007 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 13,146 ft 4,007 m 13,146 ft · 4,007 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 10,449 ft 3,185 m 10,449 ft · 3,185 m | 154 ft 47 m 154 ft · 47 m | Asphalt | |
| 10,449 ft 3,185 m 10,449 ft · 3,185 m | 154 ft 47 m 154 ft · 47 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.
Operational Context
Rio de Janeiro / Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim (IATA: GIG) operates around 167 flights per day to 52 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 25 domestic and 24 international routes, with Gol as the leading carrier and São Paulo currently the busiest connection. From GIG, passengers can reach 17 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 4,007 m (13,146 ft).