Porto Alegre Airport (Salgado Filho) serves the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, at the far south of Brazil, just 6 km from the city center, one of the most central airports in the country.
It is the regional hub for southern Brazil and a convenient departure point for the Serra Gaúcha (Gramado, Canela).
How to get to Salgado Filho Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to POA
Parking near Salgado Filho Airport
The parking authorized by the airport is positioned in front of the terminal.
Official rate at the counter 40-70 BRL/day; booking online (Estapar Reserve) you find rates from 24.90 BRL/day; private parking nearby costs approximately 18-28 BRL/day.
How to get to Porto Alegre from POA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Salgado Filho Airport
The major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Serra Gaúcha (Gramado, Canela).
Bring a driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally an International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Salgado Filho Airport
Airport area and Navegantes
3-5 minutes from the terminal; downtown is about 15 minutes away.
Best for: those with a dawn flight or a quick work stopover who don't want to lose time in traffic
- Minutes from check-in, no risk of traffic
- Several international chains to choose from
- Industrial district, little to do in the evening
- A taxi is needed even to get around nearby
Recommended hotels
- ibis Porto Alegre Aeroporto 400 meters from the terminal, with an airport transfer included among its services. View availability
- Novotel Porto Alegre Airport Right next to the terminal, with a pool and shuttle often cited by guests as its strong points. View availability
- Intercity Porto Alegre Aeroporto Two kilometers from Salgado Filho, a 4-star hotel with a buffet breakfast guests rate highly. View availability
Moinhos de Vento and Bela Vista
About 12-15 minutes from the airport by taxi.
Best for: those after shopping, restaurants and nightlife in the city's most sought-after neighborhood
- Direct access to Moinhos Shopping and its restaurants
- A refined residential neighborhood, quiet in the evening
- A taxi is needed to reach the historic center
- Prices above the city average
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Porto Alegre, Brazil Across from Moinhos Shopping, with an indoor pool and spa among the services guests praise most in reviews. View availability
- ibis Porto Alegre Moinhos de Vento In one of the city's most upscale neighborhoods, with its location among the points guests praise most. View availability
- Master Porto Alegre Hotel In the residential neighborhood of Bela Vista, near the American Consulate, in a building renovated in 2016. View availability
Center and Guaíba waterfront
About 15 minutes from the airport by taxi.
Best for: those who want the historic center, Rua da Praia and the walk along the Guaíba on foot
- Walking distance to Rua da Praia, museums and the financial district
- Close to Parque Marinha do Brasil and the Guaíba shore
- A less peaceful area at night in the center's more outlying streets
- Less neighborhood life than in Moinhos de Vento
Recommended hotels
- Plaza São Rafael Hotel In the historic center near Rua da Praia, with an indoor pool and sauna among the most praised features. View availability
- Blue Tree Towers Millenium Porto Alegre On the shore of the Guaíba, facing Parque Marinha do Brasil, just minutes from the historic center. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modern, with the integrated Trensurb station. From check-in to gate you generally walk 10 minutes.
During busy hours checks lengthen: for international flights it's prudent to arrive 3 hours early.
Map of Salgado Filho Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to the centre of Porto Alegre from the airport?
With the Trensurb, the regional light metro with a stop directly at the airport: often the fastest and cheapest option, avoiding traffic.
Q. Is Porto Alegre a good base for Gramado and Canela?
Yes, they are the most popular destinations in the Serra Gaúcha, reachable in about 2 hours by car: a rental car from the airport is convenient for this route.
Q. Does Porto Alegre face directly onto the ocean?
No, it sits on the banks of the Guaíba, a broad lake-like estuary that flows into the Lagoa dos Patos, the largest lagoon in South America: the actual Atlantic coastline is about an hour away by car.
Q. What to buy at Porto Alegre duty free?
Erva-mate, wines from the Serra Gaúcha and leather goods, linked to the gaucho tradition of southern Brazil.
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