Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Rio de Janeiro's main airports, Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) jetting off from either of these.
1 hour 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport flight.
Porto Seguro Airport is located in Porto Seguro. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Rio de Janeiro.
You can pick from 11 direct services a week between Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) and Porto Seguro Airport (BPS). This is the most popular route when departing from Rio de Janeiro.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to BPS, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) out of Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
When jetting out of GIG, you can take a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport with Gol.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the airline most travellers choose for flights from GIG to BPS.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG reach their destination without delay.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Consider starting your trip from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). You can book a direct Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to BPS with LATAM Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of SDU.
On the SDU to BPS route, LATAM Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Choose LATAM Airlines if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and Porto Seguro Airport touch down as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio de Janeiro to SDU in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to BPS flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
About Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BPS and fast-forward to bedtime:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) to central Porto Seguro
Central Porto Seguro is around 8 kilometres from Porto Seguro Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport is Rs15,527. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs32,135. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book six months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BPS.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
January is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS). Visit Porto Seguro in September for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Rio de Janeiro to BPS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Porto Seguro, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 30ºC.
August sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Porto Seguro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Porto Seguro right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Seguro Airport:
Make the most of your trip to Porto Seguro by discovering major attractions like Floresta dos Lagos.
Explore more of Brazil
Itabuna is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Porto Seguro. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Cabruca Bike Park, Parque Zoobotanico da Matinha and Centro de Cultura Adonias Filho Theatre.
Ilheus is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 193 kilometres north of Porto Seguro. No journey is complete without visiting Praia do Norte, Praia Do São Miguel and Museu Do Cacau / Cacao Museum.