Coordination between Galeão and Santos Dumont drives tourism growth in Rio

According to a study conducted by the Municipal Secretariat of Economic Development (SMDE), the integrated operation between the International Airport of Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) and Santos Dumont airport increased the flow of passengers at Rio airports by 20% in the first half of 2025, compared to the first half of 2024.

This growth occurs at a time of resumption of Galeão, which benefits from the movement restriction in Santos Dumont, implemented since January 2024, to promote a better balance in the distribution of flights between the two terminals. Compared to 2023, the increase in the combined flow of airports reaches 22%.

For Prefeitura do Rio, operational coordination between the units that make up the “Multi-airport system” is essential to facilitate tourists’ access to the city and strengthen the recovery of the tourist sector.

In addition to working together with airlines to attract more flights to Galeão, SMDE and Invest. Rio has invested in strategies that value the city as a tourist destination, including maintaining a robust calendar of events. Among the attractions, there are traditional international shows at Copacabana Beach, which will continue to boost the arrival of visitors.

Riotur reinforces its commitment to promote tourism all year round through the “Rio All Year Round”, official yearbook of the city that brings together, in an updated and unified way, the main events scheduled for Rio. The platform is an essential resource for tourists and cariocas to follow the city's vast cultural, sports and entertainment agenda.