Flying from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Buenos Aires's main base, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA).
1 hour 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Porto Alegre's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires. Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre.
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is the busiest route, with 10 direct services each week. Get from AEP to POA on Aerolineas Argentinas's 4:50am flight.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to POA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
You can book a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP).
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport departing AEP include:
Aerolineas Argentinas sees the most traveller bookings for flights from AEP to POA.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is GOL Linhas Aéreas. Its services land as planned 77.78% of the time.
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 8 kms (5 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield. Whether you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
64% of flights that depart Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield land at their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport with a stop at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY). A main stopover between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport and POA, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can arrive at EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 32 kms (20 miles) or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to POA flight:
78% of flights out of Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
From Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport, central Porto Alegre is around 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
£113 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. Return flights start at £204. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to POA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Porto Alegre. August is when most people book flights from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Buenos Aires to POA plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Porto Alegre to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport in July when temperatures are between 8ºC and 23ºC.
More about Porto Alegre
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Porto Alegre right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport:
Your Porto Alegre visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Botanical Gardens, Cultural-Historical Centre Santa Casa and Pinacoteca.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Porto Alegre. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Charqueada Coqueiros, Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Francisco de Paula and Casarao 8 - Museu do Doce.
Santa Maria is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 257 kms (160 miles) west of Porto Alegre. No trip is complete without dropping by Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Santa Maria Art Museum and Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceicao.