| Popular Airport | San Antonio Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 5153 Miles |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
It is possible to reach the city center from San Antonio International Airport in 20-35 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Taxi, rental cars, hotel shuttles and shuttle buses will take you to the city center in a shorter time while you only lose a maximum of 15 minutes if you prefer taking bus. You can evaluate your transfer options by deciding whether time and comfort or cost is more important to you.
The cost of going to the city center from the airport by taxi is 27-29 dollars. If you are a crowded group or if you have a lot of baggage, you can ask for a bigger taxi. There are taxi stops at the exit of both terminals. You journey by taxi lasts 20 minutes on average.
You can download Uber&Lift or GetMe applications to your smart phone and you can benefit from the shared-car opportunity in order to get to the city center at affordable prices. Please note that the prices may vary by the company and departure time. The shared cars pick their passengers from B-19 and B-20 points at the end of terminal B.
There are 9 car rental companies in the airport. At the baggage reclaim area of terminal A, you can also benefit from toll-free calls to contact the car rental companies. You can reach the city center in less than 20 minutes by following the US-281 S motorway. There are also 18 different limousine rental companies at the airport for those who prefer to travel more comfortably.
The Super Shuttle company offers private shuttle service from the airport to the hotels and main points in the city center. This service is the most expensive way to travel from San Antonia International Airport to the city center and other parts of the city if you are travelling as 2 or more people.
It costs 19$ per person to go to the city center with shuttle service. If you want to go to a point outside the city center and if this is not a hotel, the fee goes up to 29 dollars. Therefore, if you are planning to go to the River Walk or the bus station, it would be more cost-effective for you to give the name of a hotel nearby.
It is possible to reach the city center by taking the bus number 5. The bus departs every 30 minutes and reaches the city center in 35 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The one-way ticket price for adults only costs 1.30$. The bus service starts at 5 o’clock in the morning and continue until 10 o’clock in the night. Many hotels in the city center are just within walking distance from the bus stop; so, bus is one of the most commonly preferred means of transportation.
One important thing to keep in mind is that the bus number changes from 5 to 30 when it enters the city center; the airport passengers do not have to pay an extra transfer fare. In addition, you can also get a daily ticket for 2.75$ if you need to board the bus again for the rest of the day.
The hotels around the airport offer free of charge shuttle services for their guests and you can benefit from this service by informing your request in advance. However, the hotels in the city center do not offer such a service. Still, they can arrange a shuttle service for you at the airport upon your arrival if you request in advance.
