Gate-side magazine wall at Hudson News
This Hudson News sits airside in Terminal 1 at Porto Alegre (POA), so you only see it after security. It runs long hours that roughly track flight banks, with lights usually on from early morning departures into late-night Gol and Azul rotations. Think of it as the last stop for reading material, snacks, and small electronics before boarding.
You’ll find the usual newsstand mix: Portuguese and some English-language magazines, paperbacks, basic headphones, charging cables, and travel pillows, all priced at standard airport markups of roughly 20–40% over street level. Snacks lean branded rather than local: chips, candy bars, gum, bottled water, and canned soft drinks in the 600–700 ml range. Coffee is from a simple counter machine, not a full café setup, so plan on something quick rather than barista drinks.
Payment is straightforward: they accept major credit cards, contactless payments, and Brazilian debit cards, with receipts always in BRL. There’s usually only one or two staff on duty, so if two A320s at adjacent gates board at once, expect a 5–10 minute line. Stock turns over based on deliveries tied to Terminal 1 schedules, so early-morning shelves look better than late-night ones.
Practical tip: if you want specific magazines or a backup charging cable, stop here right after security in Terminal 1 rather than waiting until your gate calls final boarding; the queue spikes sharply in the 20 minutes before each Gol and Azul departure wave.