Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is the airport serving Porto Alegre, Brazil. It is one of the busiest airports in the country with mainly international traffic. The airport got its name after the first Minister of the Brazilian Air Force, Joaquim Pedro Salgado Filho.
If you’re driving to POA Airport, type the address below into your phone mapping app to get directions:
Salgado Filho International Airport
Airport Code: (POA)
Av. Severo Dulius, 90.010
*São João, Porto Alegre - RS *
Ground Transportation
We know finding a ride in a foreign country can be stressful, and so we’re here to help you. There are various transportation options available at Porto Alegre Airport: Airport Shuttles, Rideshare, Taxi Service, Car Rental Companies, and Public Transportation.
Several Airport Transfers are available to take you to your desired destination in or around the city.
We did the research and found all the information you need.
Porto Alegre Airport Shuttle
If you want a safe and affordable ride to/from Porto Alegre Airport, you should definitely consider booking an airport shuttle. Interested in their rates and locations? We can address all of your questions. Check below and find the airport shuttle that best suits your needs.
Fox Transfer offers both shared and private transfer services from POA Airport to Porto Alegre and other parts of Brazil. If your transfer is for a group of 8 or more, you are entitled to a group price transfer fee.
We’ve discovered their prices for some popular destinations, and you can check them out in the following list:
Destination | Private Transfer | Group Transfer |
Canoas | $25 | / |
Porto Alegre | $29 | $54 |
Canela | $103 | $162 |
Bento Goncalves | $103 | $162 |
Caxias do Sul | $103 | $162 |
You can book a ride online, using their website.
For private transfers, the driver will wait for you with the name board in the Arrivals Hall at Porto Alegre Airport.
If you book a shared transfer, you should go to the Information desk to meet your driver.
Gray Line provides traveler experiences and sightseeing tours in Brazil, but it also offers shared shuttle rides between Porto Alegre Airport and Gramado or Canela hotels.
The one-way price is $52. If you want a round trip, that will cost you $89.
The driver will meet you when you clear airport customs - just look for your name and the Gray Line Blue Diamond sign.
Visit their website or call +55 21 3586-8687 for additional information.
Rideshare
Due to their very competitive prices, Transportation Network Companies are getting more and more popular these days. If you want to use this kind of transport at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport, there is one app-based company available - Uber.
To help you compare the prices and find the most affordable ride, we’ve picked a few destinations and found the estimates.
Destination | UberX | Select |
Porto Alegre | R$17-23 | R$21-29 |
Canoas | R$18-24 | R$23-30 |
Casa de Cultura Mário Quintana | R$18-24 | R$22-30 |
Usina del Gasómetro | R$18-25 | R$23-31 |
Farroupilha Park | R$17-22 | R$21-28 |
*R$1 equals $0.26; so, for example, R$20 = $5.19.
Taxi Service
There is one taxi company available at Porto Alegre Airport - Cootaero. They offer a great number of vehicles, fixed prices, and bilingual drivers.
You can schedule the ride online or over the phone at (51) 3358-2500.
We’ve discovered approximate taxi rates in Porto Alegre, and you can check them out below.
- Taxi Start: R$5.18
- Taxi 1km: R$2.59
- Waiting per hour: R$18.31
**Car Rental **
If you want the freedom to explore the area by yourself, you can rent a car at Porto Alegre Airport. Discover all available rental agencies below:
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Foco Rent a Car
- Localiza
- Movida
- National
Click here for additional information and prices, or visit the website of the companies above.
Public Transportation
This is usually the cheapest options, so you should use public transportation if you want to cut your costs. There are two Conorte bus lines available at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport:
- B09 – Aeroporto/Iguatemi
- B091 – Aeroporto/Iguatemi/Anchieta