RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi at RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is free for a limited time (about 60 minutes) across all terminals. Join “GIG-WIFI”, then enter an email address on the sign-in page.

Yes. Free Wi-Fi for about 60 minutes at RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport.

• Common SSIDs: GIG-WIFI, RIOgaleao Wi-Fi
• Sign-in: Open network; complete short form, then connect
• Provider: RIOgaleão (airport-operated)

Terminal specifics

• Terminal 2 (main)
  Coverage across departures/arrivals and gates

Power & places to work

How to connect at GIG

1. Join "GIG-WIFI" or "RIOgaleao Wi-Fi".
2. Open a browser; if the portal doesn’t appear, visit a non-HTTPS page to trigger it.
3. Complete any email/SMS step.
4. Start your VPN, then browse normally.

Interesting Facts about RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport Airport

• Serves approximately 17 million passengers annually with over 140,000 flights, making it Brazil's second-busiest international airport and one of Latin America's top 10 busiest by passenger traffic.
• Primary hub for LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas, and Azul Brazilian Airlines, with GOL and LATAM having main hub operations alongside São Paulo-Guarulhos.
• Two operational passenger terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights (26 gates) and Terminal 2 for both domestic and international flights, connected by free shuttle service every 15 minutes.
• Features Brazil's longest runway and covers 1,788.2 hectares (4,419 acres), making it the largest airport site by area in Brazil, with one of Latin America's largest cargo terminals.
• Named Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport since January 5, 1999, honoring the Brazilian composer who mentioned Galeão in his song 'Samba do Avião'; originally named after Galeão neighborhood.
• Located on Governador Island, 20 km north of downtown Rio de Janeiro, accessible via BRT bus service and multiple transportation options including official taxis and hotel shuttles.
• Operated since August 2014 by RIOgaleão consortium (formed by Brazilian investor Odebrecht and Changi Airport Group) with 49% government stake through Infraero.
• Shares facilities with Galeão Air Force Base of Brazilian Air Force; features multiple VIP lounges, duty-free shopping, and hotels including Rio Aeroporto Hotel inside Terminal 1.

Sources

• Guide (PT) — 60 min free; form then access; SSID mention
• iFly — SSID ‘GIG-WIFI’
• riogig.com — FAQ notes free Wi-Fi/registration