Airport Transfers to Leblon
Smooth, safe and stress-free Leblon airport transfer from GIG (Galeao) or SDU (Santos Dumont) airports.
We track your flight in real time and a friendly member of our team will be waiting for you inside the airport when you land. No queues, no stress – just a warm welcome and a comfortable ride straight to your accommodation in Leblon.
Flight Monitoring
Meet & greet inside the airport
Prepaid Service
Nothing to pay on arrival
Professional Drivers
Know the quickest & safest routes
Door to Door Service
Straight to your accommodation
Your Transfer to Leblon Made Easy
Touch down in Rio and let the holiday vibes start straight away. A member of our team will be waiting in the arrivals hall with your name sign – no hunting around for transport, no haggling, no surprises. Just a friendly hello, help with your bags, and you’re off on a smooth ride to beautiful Leblon.
Before you know it, you’ll be checking in, dropping your bags, and deciding whether to hit the beach or grab a caipirinha. Now that’s how to arrive in Rio.
Why Travellers Trust Us
- Meet & Greet - A member of our team will meet you inside the airport
- Flight Tracking - We adjust your pickup time if your flight is delayed
- Safe, Friendly Drivers - Local drivers with years of experience
- Private Transfers Only - No shared rides and not waiting
- Comfortable Vehicles - Air-conditioned cars, vans and minibuses
- Since 2007 - Rio's original, trusted airport transfer provider
Travel Time From the Airports
OK, so Rio traffic has a personality of its own. The distance is only around 24 km (about 15 miles), but the journey time can vary depending on traffic, weather, events, or whatever surprises Rio decides to throw in that day. Here’s what to expect on average:
GIG → Leblon: 50–70 minutes
SDU → Leblon: 25–35 minutes
Leblon → GIG: ~90 minutes (especially during busy hours)
Leblon → SDU: ~45 minutes
Top tip: Always allow around 90 minutes for travel back to the airport. Better to be early with a coffee than late and stressed.
About Leblon
Leblon is one of Rio’s most relaxed and elegant beachfront neighbourhoods — the kind of place where mornings start with calm waves and mountain views, and evenings drift into great restaurants, chilled music and a laid-back atmosphere. It’s quieter than Copacabana and Ipanema, but close enough to stroll
over when you want a livelier vibe.
With its beautiful beach, excellent restaurants along Rua Dias Ferreira and postcard-worthy views from the Mirante do Leblon viewpoint, it’s no surprise travellers love staying here. If you’re after comfort, safety and a touch of sophistication, Leblon is a fantastic choice.
Even better — cafés, bars, shops, and the beachfront are all within easy walking distance. Everything you need is right there on your doorstep.
Our Vehicles
Whether you’re travelling solo, with family, or arriving with a group big enough to start your own Carnival bloco, we’ve got the perfect vehicle waiting for you.
From mid-size to colossal – if you need it, we’ve got it. See the full fleet here.
Medium Car
Up to 3 passengers and luggage
Small Van
Up to 12 passengers and luggage
Large Van
Up to 15 passengers and luggage
Small Bus
Up to 22 passengers and luggage
Large Bus
Up to 48 passengers and luggage
FAQs
When you’ve completed your online booking you will receive an email confirming your transfer details, including date and time, as well as information on how to meet your driver and our local phone number in Rio de Janeiro
No problem. We’ll monitor your flight to ensure your driver is waiting, even if your flight is delayed.
If you miss your flight, you can email or whatsapp us to advise of your new arrival flight information, and we’ll do our best to ensure your driver is waiting for you when you arrive on your new flight.
Your driver will be waiting for you inside the public arrivals area of the airport, immediately after you exit customs. He will be holding a sign with your name printed on it.
Yes, absolutely. We can provide transfers to and from most locations within Rio de Janeiro.
Ok, so this is an interesting question. Traffic in Rio can be horrific, depending on the day of the week, time of day, weather conditions, security issues etc. Generally, it will take approximately 60 minutes to travel from Galeao International Airport to Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon areas, and up to 75 minutes to Barra da Tijuca.
As with transfers to your accommodation, return transfer times can depend on many factors. We always advise allowing 90 minutes for the return transfer from Copacabana, Leblon, Ipanema back to Galeao International Airport. This allows for unexpected delays. Please keep in mind that we can’t predict if there will be delays, or how long they will be.
No problem. If you can’t find the destination on our booking for, contact us and we’ll be happy to provide a quote.
That’s not a problem. We provide free cancellation, with a full refund, up to 12 hours prior to your scheduled pickup time. Just contact us and let us know.
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