Porto Alegre International Airport Salgado Filho- POA-Salgado Filho Intl.
Porto Alegre International Airport Salgado Filho also known as Salgado Filho International Airport is an international airport that serves areas located near Porto Alegre, Brazil. POA-Salgado Filho Intl. was named after the first minister of the Brazilian Airforce-Joaquim Pedro Salgado Filho. The airport was dedicated as Sao Joao Federal Airport and had its first flight in 1923. It took its present name in October 1951 after the death of the Minister. Fraport is currently operating it, a German private operator after the government auction for the concession of the airport.
Best Time to Visit
Airlines operating in Salgado Filho International Airport include Avianca Peru, Copa Airlines, Tap Air Portugal and Cabo Verde Airlines. During a layover, you can checkout nearby areas such as Casa Grande, Canela and Bavaria. The airport covers a total of 3.8 million square meters. There are two terminals in the airport, Terminal 1 with 16 gates and Terminal 2. A shopping mall is available in Terminal 1. During a layover, you can checkout nearby areas such as Casa Grande, Canela and Bavaria.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Salgado Filho International Airport hotels are highly rated and situated near the best local attractions in the area. The Novotel Porto Alegre Airport and Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre are among the nearest and most accessible hotels near the airport.
The Aeroporto Hugo Cantergiani Airport (CXJ) in Caxias do Sul is the closest airport to POA.
On this page it is easy to search for Porto Alegre, Brazil airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Porto Alegre, Brazil (POA-Salgado Filho Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the POA airport. Most of these POA hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Porto Alegre, Brazil motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the POA airport are Green Land, Atelier Memorial Zambelli, and Gramado Zoo.
