Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
Porto Alegre is three hours behind London and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to POA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Rs123,166 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs264,330. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LGW to POA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near POA:
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For the best deal, book your vehicle from Salgado Filho International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
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 reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Porto Alegre. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to POA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Porto Alegre, now it's time to discover other parts of Brazil. Travel about 483 kilometres north-east to Joinville to tick off its leading attractions. From Rua das Palmeiras to Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, Florianopolis is another essential stop in Brazil. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge.