Travelling from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours behind London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to POA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to POA even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) is an option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to POA flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
About Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near POA instead:
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Central Porto Alegre is around 10 kilometres from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Currently, R 8,663 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,947. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to POA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
August is when most people book flights from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). Visit Porto Alegre in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your London to POA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Porto Alegre
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Porto Alegre right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Botanical Gardens, Cultural-Historical Centre Santa Casa and Pinacoteca are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Porto Alegre itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Porto Alegre. Around 225 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Charqueada Coqueiros, Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Francisco de Paula and Casarao 8 - Museu do Doce.
Santa Maria is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. No journey is complete without dropping by Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Santa Maria Art Museum and Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceicao.