Fly into Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), the closest airport, located 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), which is 14 mi (22.6 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, you can make your way to Rio de Janeiro Pavuna Station. You might consider catching a ride on the metro at Engenheiro Rubens Paiva Station to easily navigate the city.