Is a 30 min layover in Rio De Janeiro long enough?
GIG · Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Cutting It Close
Still well under the minimum needed for any terminal change or passport control.
Quick Stats
2
25m
20m
Gol Linhas Aéreas
Minimum Connection Times
45min
✗70min
✗80min
✗90min
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Tips for 30 min Connections
Check whether your flights depart from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, as they are a real distance apart and not always obvious on boarding passes.
Build in extra time for any connection requiring a terminal change, since the shuttle bus schedule can add unpredictable waiting.
International arrivals must clear Brazilian immigration and collect bags before rechecking for a domestic onward flight, even if just transiting.
Signage can be inconsistent, so ask airport staff early rather than relying solely on posted wayfinding.
If your connection is under 90 minutes and crosses terminals, consider requesting airline assistance or an escort at your arrival gate.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are linked by an elevated covered walkway (about a 15-minute walk) and a free shuttle bus that takes roughly 10 minutes including waiting. Passengers connecting between international and domestic flights must clear Brazilian immigration and customs, and security screening is repeated when moving between terminals since they operate as separate secure zones.
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at GIG?
Still well under the minimum needed for any terminal change or passport control.
Other Layover Durations at GIG
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