Rio is located in southeast Brazil. As one of Brazil's major cities, it is an international and domestic transport hub so is well connected to the rest of the country by its extensive road network system and to the world by its airports.

There are two major airports in Rio: Santos Dumont, which caters for domestic flights, and Galeão - Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport (better known as Galeão International Airport), which services international flights.

The Galeão International Airport is located on Ilha do Governador which has excellent access to Rio's south zone where OMAE 2012 (and most of the major hotels) are located. The airport is served by 28 international carriers as well as the three major Brazilian airlines and between them they offer direct flights to-and-from more than 80 international cities and most of the major Brazilian centers of population.

An efficient taxi and bus service links the international airport with the main hotels and residential areas.

The internet offers a vast amount of information on travelling to Rio. A few useful links are:

I Guide Travel
Rio's Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Rio de Janeiro.com
Ministry of Tourism, Brazil

INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
Participants take part in OMAE 2012 at their own risk and need to make their own health and travel insurance arrangements.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS/TRANSPORTATION

JAX Events & Tours is the official travel agency of OMAE 2012 and can assist with your hotel booking, airport transfers, and sightseeing tours. JAX has arranged special conference rates at the Windsor Barra Hotel (conference venue) and several other nearby hotels.

Visit the JAX website to view the complete hotel list with rates, airport transfer and tour information. You can also contact JAX Events and Tours by sending an e-mail to jax@jaxtours.com.br with OMAE 2012 in the subject line.