The Southeast, Brazil
The closest major international airport is Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG). Another important airport in Rio, Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), serves domestic flights and is closer to Rio's city center.
GIG receives flights from major international airlines including LATAM, Azul, GOL, American Airlines, Delta, United, TAP Air Portugal, Air France, and British Airways, connecting from various global hubs.
Galeão International Airport (GIG) provides extensive facilities including duty-free shops, numerous restaurants, car rental agencies, currency exchange, ATMs, lounges, and free Wi-Fi.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), smaller than GIG, has basic services: a food court, a few shops, and ATMs. It efficiently serves domestic transfers.
From Rio's airports to Búzios, options cater to different budgets: bus, shuttle services, private transfer/taxi, or rental car.
Autoviação 1001 is the main bus company serving Búzios. It offers regular services from Rio de Janeiro's main bus terminal, Rodoviária Novo Rio, and other cities.
Departures are frequent, especially during peak season, providing flexible travel times. Buses are generally comfortable, air-conditioned, and considered safe for long-distance travel.
If you plan to self-drive, a valid national driver's license is necessary. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is highly recommended. Toll roads are common on routes to Búzios.
Road conditions on major routes to Búzios are generally good. Be aware of aggressive driving habits common in Brazil, unmarked speed bumps, and occasional potholes.
No train services connect to Búzios. Rail infrastructure in the region does not extend to this coastal town.
Búzios features a small port that serves as a popular stop for cruise ships during high season. Passengers typically disembark via tender boats, ferrying them from the ship to the shore.
For cruise ship passengers, immigration procedures are usually handled onboard the ship or at the first port of entry into Brazil. Búzios typically functions as a transit stop.
Galeão International Airport (GIG) offers extensive facilities for departing travelers. These include lounges, duty-free shopping, restaurants, and currency exchange services.
Rodoviária Novo Rio, the main bus terminal, provides shops, eateries, restrooms, and luggage storage. It offers comfortable waiting areas for bus passengers.
Double-check flight or bus departure times and gate/platform information.
Factor in potential traffic from Búzios to the airport; depart early.
Have passport, visa (if applicable), and boarding passes accessible.
Travel during shoulder or low season significantly reduces flight costs. Peak times like Brazilian summer (Dec-Feb) and holidays bring highest prices.
When booking bus or shuttle transfers from Búzios to Rio airports, account for potential traffic delays. Arriving early is better than rushing.
Pre-booking private transfers or shuttles from Búzios to Rio airports offers convenience.
Verify your airline's baggage allowance to avoid unexpected fees.
Many airports have duty-free shops for last-minute purchases.
Double-check your flight or bus details and allow generous travel time from Búzios to your departure point. Traffic can vary.
