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Is a 50 min layover in Porto Alegre long enough?

POA · Salgado Filho · Porto Alegre, Brazil
Probably Enough

Yes, 50 minutes is probably enough for a layover at POA (Porto Alegre).

Comfortable for domestic connections given the airport's small footprint and short walking distances.
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Max Transit
10m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
—
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
40min
✓
Domestic → International
55min
✗
International → Domestic
60min
✗
International → International
70min
✗
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Tips for 50 min Connections
Because it's a single terminal, focus your buffer time on immigration and security lines rather than walking distance.
If arriving internationally, expect a Federal Police queue that can be slow during peak evening arrival banks.
GOL and LATAM dominate the domestic schedule, so misconnections on these carriers are usually rebooked quickly at their transfer desks.
Check-in and bag drop counters are close to the gates, so even tight connections are more about queues than distance.
Late evening and early morning are the quietest windows for clearing security if you have flexibility.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
All operations run through one terminal building, so passengers simply walk between the domestic and international concourses — there is no train or shuttle. International arrivals must clear Federal Police passport control and, in most cases, a security re-screening before reaching the domestic side or boarding onward flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 50 minutes enough for a layover at Salgado Filho (POA)?

Comfortable for domestic connections given the airport's small footprint and short walking distances.

What is the minimum connection time at POA?

Minimum connection times at Salgado Filho: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 70 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 50 minutes connection at POA on an international flight?

50 minutes is below the 70-minute international MCT at Salgado Filho. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. All operations run through one terminal building, so passengers simply walk between the domestic and international concourses — there is no train or shuttle. International arrivals must clear Federal Police passport control and, in most cases, a security re-screening before reaching the domestic side or boarding onward flights.

What happens if I miss my connection at POA?

If you miss a connection, head straight to the GOL, LATAM, or Azul transfer/rebooking counter in the main terminal — these carriers operate frequent shuttle flights to São Paulo (GRU/CGH) and Brasília, making same-day rebooking relatively easy.

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