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Transportation to Salgado Filho Airport from Porto Alegre City Center

While there are many alternatives that you can use, taxis and private shuttles are among the comfortable and fast options that you can use for your transportation to Salgado Filho International Airport, which is located approximately 10 kilometers away from the center of Porto Alegre, Brazil. If your priority is traveling at reasonable prices rather than comfort when traveling to the airport, you can use metro or buses that offer service for their passengers almost all day long in the city. Renting a car for traveling to the airport is not a very preferred alternative among passengers in Porto Alegre, but those, who prefer benefitting from car rental services, can reach Salgado Filho Airport after a comfortable and enjoyable transportation and also discover many attractions near Porto Alegre.

Metro

One of the fastest means of transportation that you can use for traveling to the airport from the center of Porto Alegre is metro, which stands out among other options with its affordable prices. You can get to the station where the airport is located in about 10-15 minutes from many points of the city by using metro. You can buy your ticket from the ticket offices or machines found at the stations. Another advantage of traveling to the airport by using metro in Porto Alegre is that it allows you to comfortably carry your luggage and other items thanks to the metro's direct connection to the airport.

Bus

If you take one of the bus routes B09, T5 or T11 from the city center, you can travel to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport by bus. Traveling by bus from the city center to the airport is a slower option compared to metro and taxi alternatives. For this reason, buses are not recommended alternatives for the passengers who do not have much time. However, if your preference is an affordable means of transportation and you have enough time, you can get on a bus and travel to the airport terminals. You can also get information about the stops of the airport buses by contacting your hotel.

Car Rental

This option is generally not preferred for traveling to the airport from the city center of Porto Alegre. One of the most important reasons for car rental to fall behind other transportation vehicles in the city is that traveling with rental cars is an expensive option for this route. If you still prefer renting a car for your transportation, you can find different alternatives especially at the local rental companies in the city and choose one of the rental cars. One of the most important factors that you should pay attention to when renting your car in the city is to keep your international driver's license and other important documents such as passport with you.

Taxi

The duration of your travel to Salgado Filho Airport by using Porto Alegre's taxis at any time of the day does not exceed 10 kilometers in general. If you are going to travel from a region that is not very close to the city, taxis can become a slightly more expensive option. If you need to travel to more than one point in the city and its surroundings, you can prefer renting a car for a more comfortable travel.

Private Shuttle

Private shuttles are preferred while traveling from the city to the airport by generally more crowded groups and those who come to the city for business purposes. One of the biggest advantages of private shuttles is that they offer the opportunity to discover many points around Porto Alegre as well as providing direct access to the airport in a very short time. This is also among the comfortable options. If you are going to travel to the airport by using a shuttle, you should remember that you will usually need to make your payment in local currency.

Hotel Shuttle

Some of the Porto Alegre hotels also provide a shuttle service for their customers for a convenient and practical transportation opportunity. If you benefit from this option, you can both save time and reach your destination in a budget-friendly and fast way. Traveling to Salgado Filho Airport with these vehicles is one of the best options. If you want to use one of these shuttles provided by your hotel, do not forget to get detailed information about the shuttles that are suitable for the departure time of your flight.

Airport Information

Salgado Filho Airport, which connects Porto Alegre of Brazil and other nearby centers with the important cities of the country and different points abroad, welcomes passengers with its terminal which is not very large but offers different services. The airport has waiting areas designed for passengers to spend time in a comfortable environment and shopping areas where they can meet their needs such as eating, drinking and souvenirs. At the airport, there is also a lost property office and post office, and Internet Mania, where you can perform your online transactions. Visitors who want to relax while spending time before or after their flights can benefit from Fique Zen. Those, who want to try delicious food and drink options in cafes and restaurants serving at Porto Alegre Salgado Elephant Airport, can visit one of the places such as Botequim Brasil, Frontier, Black Café, Café do Embarque, Mac Café or Casa do Pão de Queijo which offer service at the airport terminal. Places such as Grano Coccina Italiana, Mc Donald's, Restaurante Vienna, Tob´s Restaurante and Vienna Snacks are also at the service of the passengers at the airport. If you want to spend some time by shopping at the airport, you can find souvenirs or perfume options and chocolates at the Duty Free Shop, and you can spend time by looking at the books and magazines at Espaço Vip Livraria and Clio Livraria. Finesse, It Beach and Lauxen Produtos Caseiros are among the other important shops that you can visit at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport.

From John Glenn Columbus International Airport, you can reach Columbus city center in approximately 10 minutes by taxi, charter service or rental car. There are also buses that run between the airport and the city center.

Taxi

You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. The taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of getting to the city center from the airport is 25 dollars.

Charter Service

There are 17 different charter bus companies at the airport and they can carry passengers on different routes at different times. If you prefer a more luxurious transport you can benefit from 15 different limousine / minivan charter services. You can find detailed information, also on fares, at the airport transfer center.

Car Rental

There are 8 different car rental companies operating at the airport. By booking in advance, you can complete your transactions and receive your vehicle without losing time at the check-in desk at the airport parking lot of the companies. It is possible to reach the city center within 10 minutes by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

It is possible to reach the city center by taking bus number 52 and 92 from the bus stops next to the taxis. Buses depart every 30 minutes and the ticket price is $ 2.75. You can get your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops.