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GIG Airport — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Direct Flights, Airlines, USD Fares

GIG Rio de Janeiro airport: 2 catalogued routes, hub for . USD fares, schedules, carrier comparison.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Domestic only · Connect via Johannesburg or Addis Ababa

GIG has no direct international flights.

Most passengers from Rio de Janeiro connect via O.R. Tambo (JNB) or Bole (ADD) for international routes. Aviasales finds the cheapest connection live.

GIG Airport — Galeão International

GIG (Galeão International, ICAO SBGL) is the airport serving Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a destination reached by travellers flying from across Africa.

Direct flights to GIG — 2 routes

USD fares for routes through this airport vary by corridor — intra-Africa typically $400-900, Gulf hubs $500-1,200, long-haul $800-2,200. See the per-route guides above for live cached fares.

FAQ

How is GIG airport connected? GIG (Rio de Janeiro) is reachable on 2 direct routes in our catalogue — see the full route list above.

What are the IATA and ICAO codes for GIG airport? The IATA code is GIG and the ICAO code is SBGL. The airport serves Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

How can I check fares and schedules for routes through GIG? Each route in the list above links to a guide with live USD fares, weekly frequency and the airlines that operate it.

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.