Flying from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro and Porto Seguro share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Pack your bags and choose from nine weekly Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your GIG to BPS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport. When you're ready to start your Porto Seguro adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Brazil:
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
GOL Linhas Aéreas is the most punctual carrier operating GIG to BPS flights. A reliable 86.44% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
Right now, R 673 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,859. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GIG to BPS, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
79% of flights that depart Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near GIG? If you're boarding an early flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
Book a hotel near BPS if you have a late Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Porto Seguro Airport rental car and discover Porto Seguro and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Foco and Unidas are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Porto Seguro Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) to central Porto Seguro
Porto Seguro Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Porto Seguro. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS)
The quietest month for a flight from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Porto Seguro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Porto Seguro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport to Porto Seguro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GIG to BPS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Porto Seguro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel about 402 kilometres north to Salvador to check off its popular sights. From Pelourinho to Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia and Bale Folclorico da Bahia, your itinerary will be busy.
Vila Velha is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 451 kilometres south of Porto Seguro. No journey is complete without seeing Itapua Beach, Ruinas and Mirante Azul.