Flying from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) heading out from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Take off on a direct Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Buenos Aires and Porto Alegre (where Salgado Filho International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
Take your pick of 8 direct services a week between Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). This is the most popular route, with Aerolineas Argentinas offering a 4:50am departure from AEP to POA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to POA.
During high season, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from AEP, you can catch a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Most passengers choose to fly with Aerolineas Argentinas from AEP to POA.
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Jorge Newbery Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that take off from AEP arrive at their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Break up your flight from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport with a stop at Tocumen International Airport (PTY). A major stopover between Ministro Pistarini Airport and POA, it's a great opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to POA flight:
Most flights that leave Ministro Pistarini Airport make it to their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 83.93%.
About Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near POA and turn in quicker:
Grab a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car and discover Porto Alegre and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Foco and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport to central Porto Alegre is about 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport is ر.ق. 544. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 830. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to POA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Affordable Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). October is the most popular month to visit Porto Alegre. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your Buenos Aires to POA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 23ºC.
More about Porto Alegre
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Porto Alegre right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Salgado Filho International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Botanical Gardens, Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca are attractions you won't want to skip in Porto Alegre.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Porto Alegre, a visit to Pelotas will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Grande Hotel de Pelotas, Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim.
Santa Maria is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. No journey is complete without seeing Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Municipal Park Hills and Calçadão Salvador Isaia.
