What's the busiest hour for departures at GIG?

Departures from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 58.4 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of GIG?

The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 1.1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from GIG?

TAP Portugal (TP) is the largest operator at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, with 1481 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from GIG?

Sao Paulo (GRU) is the most-flown destination, with 1260 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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GIG Airport - Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Departures peak at 08:00 local, averaging 58.4 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-29. Schedule coverage: 34 days observed.

Peak departure hour

08:00

58.4 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

03:00

1.1 flights/hr

Traffic score

81/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 598.6 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 20:00 local (83.6 flights/hr). Total: 640.2 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. TAP Portugal (TP) 1,481
2. GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (G3) 1,474
3. Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) 1,042
4. Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, (AV) 820
5. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) 802

Top destinations

1. 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo (GRU) 1,260
2. 🇧🇷 Salvador (SSA) 722
3. 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte (CNF) 569
4. 🇧🇷 Recife (REC) 517
5. 🇧🇷 Vitoria (VIX) 510

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at GIG?: Departures from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport peak at 08:00 local time, averaging 58.4 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of GIG?: The quietest hour with regular service is 03:00 local time, averaging 1.1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from GIG?: TAP Portugal (TP) is the largest operator at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, with 1481 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from GIG?: Sao Paulo (GRU) is the most-flown destination, with 1260 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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