Traveling from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 9 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Porto Alegre (the location of Salgado Filho International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro are in the same timezone — UTC-3.
The most popular flight route is from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). You'll find 95 services between these airports every week.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from POA to Rio De Janeiro. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can catch a nonstop flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro that touches down at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Reserve your trip with one of these:
For a flight within Brazil, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring some kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 11 kilometers from the center of Porto Alegre, POA can be reached in approximately 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 52 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near POA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Rio De Janeiro
AED 160 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start from AED 336. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from POA to Rio De Janeiro by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometers from central Rio De Janeiro. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the runway, you can get to the city center in around 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometers from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 16 minutes.
After your flight from POA to Rio De Janeiro, rest your head at a hotel near SDU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from POA to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
