Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,514

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 13.67%

In July 2025, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport recorded 4,514 departures, a year‑over‑year change of 13.67%. Schedules were trimmed and upgauged to match winter demand patterns in Brazil, keeping core trunk routes resilient. This supported connectivity for business and leisure flows across the Southeast region.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 84.12%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: −0.94%

Cancelled Flights: 21

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −59.62%

Departure on‑time performance reached 84.12% (−0.94% YoY) at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, with brief slowdowns around late‑day peaks and weather fronts. Cancelled departures fell to 21 (−59.62% YoY), limiting severe disruption for most passengers. Building a small buffer remains helpful during Friday–Sunday peaks.

Airlines Serving GIG

Service at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is provided by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost Brazilian carriers, balancing dense domestic links with regional South American and long‑haul connections. The network emphasizes Rio’s role as a gateway, with frequencies concentrated on major business and leisure markets.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady and departure punctuality close to current levels; cold‑season fronts and afternoon congestion may still create localized delays. Passengers should book morning departures, leave 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and follow real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.