Rio De Janeiro to Porto Alegre (GIG–POA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GIG–POA is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. GOL, Copa Airlines and Azul lead the route. The flight covers 697 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 GOL | 68 | 738, 7M8 | 2h10-2h15 | – | – | – |
| CM Copa Airlines | 52 | 738, 7M8 | 2h-2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AD Azul | 21 | 295 | 2h05-2h10 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 14 | 295 | 2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 738 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
| AV avianca | 12 | 738, 7M8 | 2h10-2h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 11 | 320 | 2h05-2h10 | – | – | – |
| AF Air France | 2 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GIG: -03 · POA: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 6:00 PM in Porto Alegre.
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.
GIG–POA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GIG to POA
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Air France, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Emirates, GOL and LATAM Airlines. With 192 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GIG to POA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GIG to POA ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 697 miles (1,122 km). There are approximately 192 weekly flights outbound and 202 return, totaling 394 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CWB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.