Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro and Porto Alegre are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 195 weekly Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your GIG to POA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can travel nonstop to Porto Alegre, Brazil. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Azul.
With a reliable 84.62% of services arriving on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for GIG to POA flights.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a top stopover on the GIG to POA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
ر.ق. 171 is the lowest price for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 310. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from GIG to POA, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from GIG to POA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GIG? If you're catching an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Pick up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car and explore Porto Alegre and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Foco and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Salgado Filho International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
From Salgado Filho International Airport, Porto Alegre is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The quietest month for a flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is May, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Porto Alegre based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Porto Alegre, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GIG to POA in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, a visit to Joinville will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
If there's time to check out another side of Brazil, head for Florianopolis, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge are among the biggest draws.
