Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)

Location

The airport is situated five miles (8km) from the city centre of Porto Alegre.

Getting to the city

The Porto Alegre Metro connects Terminal 1 to the airport metro station, which is on the main metro line. Conorte provides public bus service via routes B09 and B091. Taxis are available outside Terminal 1.

Time

GMT -3 (GMT -2 between third Sunday in October and third Sunday in February).

Contacts

(51) 3358 2000

Car rental

Avis, Europcar and Budget are among the car-hire companies represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Cootaero provides taxi service from the airport at fixed rates. Bilingual drivers are available.

Transfer between terminals

A circular bus service transports passengers between the terminals.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a lost and found, a tourist information counter, a business centre, currency exchange facilities, an ATM, VIP lounge, chapel, massage stations, shoeshine service, public telephones, postal services, and an assortment of shops and restaurants.

Parking

The parking lot is within walking distance of the terminals.

Website

www.portoalegre-airport.com.br

Airlines

Airlines from the Salgado Filho Airport include Aerolineas Argentinas, Amaszonas Paraguay, Avianca Peru, Azul Brazilians Airlines, Copa Airlines, Gol Airlines, LATAM Brasil, and TAP Air Portugal.

Internet

Wifi is free throughout the terminals.

Porto Alegre Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.