Rio de Janeiro is famous for Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Carnival. International flights use Galeão, while Santos Dumont near downtown handles mostly domestic flights.
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From Galeão (GIG), taxis, ride-hailing apps and airport buses run to the city center and the beach neighborhoods, with travel times that vary widely with traffic. Santos Dumont (SDU) is right next to downtown.
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December through Carnival is peak. Shoulder months like April–June and August–November, outside holidays, often bring lower fares.
Most international flights arrive at Galeão (GIG); Santos Dumont (SDU) is mostly for domestic flights such as the São Paulo shuttle.
Roughly 45 minutes to over an hour by road, depending on traffic.
As early as possible — Carnival is Rio's busiest period for both flights and hotels.