GIG · Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport → Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port
Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port
Pre-book a fixed-price private transfer from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port. The route is approximately 17 km and typically takes around 19 min depending on traffic. Current fares start from €37 per trip, with flight tracking, meet & greet and 60 minutes of airport waiting included.
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Route Facts — GIG to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port
Distance, typical drive time and starting fare for your transfer from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port.
Prices — Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port
Fixed price · no meter during the journey · final fare shown before booking.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | up to 3 | 3 | €37 |
| Comfort | up to 3 | 3 | €54 |
| Minivan | up to 7 | 7 | €67 |
| Minibus | up to 16 | 14 | €187 |
Book with Confidence
The same booking guarantees apply to every transfer on this route.
Fixed pricing
Your confirmed transfer fare is shown before travel, with no meter running during the ride.
Real-time flight tracking
Your flight number helps the driver follow updated arrival information.
60-min airport waiting
Airport pickup includes 60 minutes of waiting according to the booking policy.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup for a full refund under the displayed booking conditions.
Meet & greet
Your driver meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and pickup details shared in advance.
Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port — What to Expect
The private-transfer route from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport (GIG) to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port covers approximately 17 km and typically takes around 19 min, depending on traffic. Transferhood fares for this route currently start from €37.
Your airport pickup
Add your flight number when booking. Your driver follows updated flight information, meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and waits for the included airport waiting period.
Your arrival at Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port
Your driver takes you directly to the address you select for Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port. Tolls, parking and airport fees are included in the fixed fare, which is locked at booking.
What happens if my flight to Rio de Janeiro is delayed?
Enter your flight number when booking. Transferhood uses updated flight information for the airport pickup, and the included waiting-time policy applies after the relevant arrival point.
- ✓ Flight tracking
- ✓ Updated arrival monitoring
- ✓ 60-min airport waiting
- ✓ Driver details before pickup
Why add my flight number?
Your flight number links the booking to the actual flight rather than relying only on the scheduled time. It helps reduce manual coordination if the flight arrives early or late.
- Flight changes
- Arrival timing
- Driver readiness
- Less manual coordination
How to Get from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port
Compare journey time, fare model, door-to-door convenience and flight-linked pickup for getting from Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport to Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port.
| Option | Typical journey | Fare model | Door-to-door | Flight-linked pickup | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | ~19 min by road, traffic dependent | From €37 · fixed before booking | Yes, where vehicle access is permitted | Yes | Luggage, families, groups, pre-booked arrival |
| Taxi | ~18 min (16.4 km) | BRL 82–102 to Centro (fixed) | Yes, where vehicle access is permitted | No pre-assigned Transferhood driver | On-demand travel after arrival |
| TrainBRT Transcarioca Parador + MetrôRio to Central do Brasil / Uruguaiana (Centro); local leg to Pier Mauá cruise terminal | Varies; may require a city connection and walkingMetro Mon-Sat 05:00-00:00, Sun/holidays 07:00-23:00; BRT daily 04:00-00:00 (headway unknown) | BRL 9.70 (BRT + MetrôRio integration) + local leg fare unknown | No | No | Light luggage, city-centre trips |
| BusMobi-Rio executive bus ESP01 Galeão T2 -> Terminal Intermodal Gentileza + city bus SR393 (Bicalho -> Candelária, near Pier Mauá) | ~1 h 11 min (1 change)ESP01 every 15-20 min (from ~06:00) | BRL 15.00 (ESP01) + local city bus fare unknown (BRL 4.30 listed for municipal lines) | No | No | Budget travel to set stops |
Choosing Your Transfer for This Route
Pick the vehicle that fits your group, luggage and arrival time on this route.
Solo Travellers & Couples
Economy supports up to 3 passengers with standard luggage and is the lowest-priced vehicle currently displayed for this route.
Up to 16 Passengers
Minibus is currently shown for groups of up to 16 passengers. Check the displayed luggage capacity before booking.
Child Seats
Request child-seat options during booking when they are available for the selected vehicle and route.
Extra or Bulky Luggage
Choose the vehicle based on both passenger count and luggage capacity shown in the booking flow.
Late-Night & Early-Morning Flights
Search the required pickup time and add your flight number so the airport pickup can use updated arrival information.
Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port to Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport
Add a return journey during booking when you also need transport back to Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport.
How to Book This Transfer
- 01
Enter your trip details
Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport is your pickup and Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port is your destination. Add your flight number.
- 02
Choose your vehicle class
Compare the available vehicles, passenger capacity, luggage capacity and fixed fare.
- 03
Add extras if needed
Request available extras such as child seats and add a return trip when required.
- 04
Confirm your booking
Complete the booking and receive the pickup information and driver details according to the booking flow.
Average booking time: 1 minute
Where Will My Driver Meet and Drop Me Off?
Pickup at Rio de Janeiro Galeão Airport
Your Transferhood driver meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign. Driver contact details and pickup information are shared before the transfer.
- ✓Name-sign meet & greet
- ✓Flight-linked arrival monitoring
- ✓60-minute included airport waiting
Drop-off at Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port
Your driver takes you to the booked vehicle-accessible drop-off point at Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port. If the final address lies within a pedestrian-only section, the nearest accessible point is used.
- ✓Direct route from GIG
- ✓Approx. 17 km
- ✓Approx. 19 min drive, traffic dependent