Layover in Rio de Janeiro
Our advice for your 6–10 hours layover
Rio rewards focused plans — pick one beach or landmark area and avoid cross-city travel unless time is abundant.
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While you're at the airport
Tips and amenities from our insider guides.
Rio's main international airport, located on a peninsula about 20 km from the city center. Two terminals — Terminal 1 (older, mixed) and Terminal 2 (newer, mostly international). Hub for LATAM. I…
Rio's downtown airport — right on Guanabara Bay in the heart of the city. Handles domestic flights and some regional international routes (Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay). Compact, incredibly conve…
Experiences
Pick something that fits your timeline — fast, realistic, and worth leaving the airport for.
Book tours
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Services
Helpful add-ons that make a layover smoother.
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Luggage Storage
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eSIMs
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