Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
Porto Alegre is three hours behind London and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LHR to POA flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a top stopover on the LHR to POA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
R 8,655 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 18,335. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to POA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
Pick up 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.
Reserving your ride from Salgado Filho International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport to central Porto Alegre has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Porto Alegre. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport for January if you want to explore Porto Alegre during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to POA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Joinville is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Porto Alegre. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Rua das Palmeiras, Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park.
Florianopolis is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. No trip is complete without visiting Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge.