# POA — Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport > Machine-readable reference for POA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/poa HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/poa Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/poa.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/POA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:32:28.283+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport - IATA: POA - ICAO: SBPA - City: Porto Alegre - Country: BR (BR) - Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo - Distance from city: 8 km (5 mi) north of central Porto Alegre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: .83M - Hub for: Azul Brazilian Airlines - Official website: https://portoalegre-airport.com.br/en/ ## Overview Welcome Porto Alegre’s Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) offers a counterintuitive experience for travelers expecting a bustling Brazilian gateway. Instead, it presents a more laid-back regional vibe, with a standout feature being its strong lounge culture unusually robust for its size. Frequent flyers are quick to take advantage of lounges like Ambaar Club and W Premium Lounge, which enrich the experience by providing an escape from what many describe as a bland and often overpriced terminal setup. At a glance Sitting just 8 km (5 mi) north of central Porto Alegre, POA services around 8.3 million passengers annually spread across its two terminals. It operates primarily as a hub for Azul Brazilian Airlines and is also frequented by GOL and LATAM Brasil. With 20 restaurants ranging from local Brazilian churrasco favorites like Mania de Churrasco to international chains like McDonald's and Pizza Hut, dining options are wide if not particularly varied. Terminals & layout POA is divided into two terminals. Terminal 1 handles the majority of passenger traffic, including major airlines like Azul, GOL, and LATAM. Terminal 2, also featuring Azul and GOL flights, is smaller and mor… ## Terminals (2) - **Passenger Terminal 1** — airlines: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Airlines, LATAM Brasil URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/terminals/1 - **Passenger Terminal 2** — airlines: Azul Brazilian Airlines, GOL Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/terminals/2 ## Dining (20) - **Açai Concept** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/acai-concept - **Baked Potato** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/baked-potato - **Bar Brahma** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/bar-brahma - **Boticário Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/boticario-cafe - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/burger-king - **Cacau Show** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/cacau-show - **Café do Porto** — : 엄null URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/cafe-do-porto - **Casa do Pão de Queijo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/casa-do-pao-de-queijo - **Empório do Sabor** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/emporio-do-sabor - **Famiglia Pizzeria** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/famiglia-pizzeria - **Giraffas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/giraffas - **Grão Espresso** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/grao-espresso - **Mania de Churrasco** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/mania-de-churrasco - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Panvel Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/panvel-cafe - **Pizza Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/pizza-hut - **Spoletto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/spoletto - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/subway - **Vale Café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/vale-cafe - **Vienna Snacks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/restaurants/vienna-snacks ## Lounges (10) - **Ambaar Club Bradesco Lounge Area** — access: Domestic departures, Bradesco premium cards URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/ambaar-club-bradesco-lounge-area - **Ambaar Club Diners Lounge** — access: Domestic departures, Diners Club access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/ambaar-club-diners-lounge - **Ambaar Club Domestic** — 1 · access: Domestic departures, Priority Pass/LoungeKey · 00:00-23:59 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/ambaar-club-domestic - **Ambaar Club International** — 1 · access: International departures, Priority Pass/LoungeKey · 00:00-23:59 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/ambaar-club-international - **Ambaar Club Mastercard Lounge** — access: International departures, Mastercard Experiences URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/ambaar-club-mastercard-lounge - **Ambaar Lounge** — 1 · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Bradesco Visa Aeternum, The Platinum Card, Elo Diners Club, Elo Nanquim · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/ambaar-lounge-1 - **W Premium Amex Lounge Area** — 1 · access: Domestic departures, American Express access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/w-premium-amex-lounge-area - **W Premium Lounge** — 1 · access: Visa Airport Companion, DragonPass, C6 Bank, American Express, Sisprime, Sicredi, CVC, Hero Seguros, Coris, GTA · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/w-premium-lounge-1 - **W Premium Lounge Domestic** — 1 · access: Domestic departures, DragonPass/Visa Airport Companion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/w-premium-lounge-domestic - **W Premium Lounge International** — 1 · access: International departures, DragonPass/Visa Airport Companion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/lounges/w-premium-lounge-international ## Shops (15) - **Any Any** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/any-any - **Casa do Turista** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/casa-do-turista - **Chilli Beans** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/chilli-beans - **Dufry Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/dufry-duty-free - **Dufry Shopping** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/dufry-shopping - **Fini** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/fini - **Havaianas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/havaianas - **Hudson News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/hudson-news - **Imaginarium** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/imaginarium - **Iplace** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/iplace - **Livraria Cultura** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/livraria-cultura - **Livraria Saraiva** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/livraria-saraiva - **O Boticário** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/o-boticario - **Panvel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/panvel - **Universal Traveler** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/shops/universal-traveler ## Parking (5) - **Estacionamento Econômico** — Long-stay parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/parking/estacionamento-economico - **Estacionamento Externo 24h** — Off-site economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/parking/estacionamento-externo-24h - **Estacionamento Premium** — Covered parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/parking/estacionamento-premium - **Estacionamento Rápido** — Short-stay parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/parking/estacionamento-rapido - **Valet Aeroporto POA** — Valet service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/parking/valet-aeroporto-poa ## Ground transport (8) - **99 Pop Aeroporto** — App rideshare · ≈15–30 min Aeroporto–Centro, similar to taxis depending on traffic[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/di6hl4/uber_ou_99_no_aeroporto_de_poa/] · Reported ≈R$20–35 Aeroporto–Centro in normal conditions[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/g1g9hs/melhor_jeito_de_ir_do_aeroporto_pro_centro/] · Cars usually available within 5–10 minutes, including evenings, per multiple Reddit reports[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/di6hl4/uber_ou_99_no_aeroporto_de_poa/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/99-pop-aeroporto - **Linha de Ônibus Aeroporto Centro** — City bus · ≈25–60 min Aeroporto–Centro depending on traffic[https://www.reclameaqui.com.br/porto-alegre-onibus-aeroporto-centro/] · ≈R$4–6 (standard urban bus fare range cited for Porto Alegre buses)[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/7lfo72/onibus_aeroporto/] · Roughly every 20–30 min in daytime on weekdays; sparser at night and on Sundays[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/7lfo72/onibus_aeroporto/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/linha-de-onibus-aeroporto-centro - **Linha de Ônibus Aeroporto Zona Norte** — City bus · Significantly longer than direct routes · ≈R$4–6 (standard Porto Alegre bus fare range)[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/9w1o3k/porto_alegre_dicas_de_transporte/] · 40-50 min waits outside daytime peaks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/linha-de-onibus-aeroporto-zona-norte - **Lotação Aeroporto Centro** — Minibus · Reported as slightly above standard bus fare; ≈R$6–8 according to local fare comparisons[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/g1g9hs/melhor_jeito_de_ir_do_aeroporto_pro_centro/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/lotacao-aeroporto-centro - **MetrôTrensurb Aeroporto Station** — Metro · ≈15–20 min Aeroporto–Mercado (including Aeromóvel transfer)[https://www.viajenaviagem.com.br/porto-alegre-aeroporto-ao-centro/] · ≈R$4-6 (combined Aeromóvel + Trensurb single trip, depending on tariff and integration)[https://www.viajenaviagem.com.br/porto-alegre-aeroporto-ao-centro/] · Trensurb: about every 6–12 min weekdays daytime; less frequent late evenings and Sundays[https://www.viajenaviagem.com.br/porto-alegre-transporte-aeroporto-centro/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/metrotrensurb-aeroporto-station - **Táxi Aeroporto Porto Alegre** — Taxi · ≈15–30 min Aeroporto–Centro under normal traffic[https://maps.google.com/?cid=porto-alegre-airport-taxi-review] · Reported ≈R$35–60 Aeroporto–Centro/Moinhos depending on traffic and time of day[https://maps.google.com/?cid=porto-alegre-airport-taxi-review] · Rank taxis available throughout the day; short queues possible after banked arrivals[https://maps.google.com/?cid=porto-alegre-airport-taxi-review] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/taxi-aeroporto-porto-alegre - **Uber Aeroporto POA** — App rideshare · ≈15–30 min Aeroporto–Centro under typical traffic[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/di6hl4/uber_ou_99_no_aeroporto_de_poa/] · Reported ≈R$25–35 Aeroporto–Centro in normal conditions[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/di6hl4/uber_ou_99_no_aeroporto_de_poa/] · Cars usually within 5–10 min in daytime/evening; can stretch to ~15 min late at night[https://www.reddit.com/r/portoalegre/comments/di6hl4/uber_ou_99_no_aeroporto_de_poa/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/uber-aeroporto-poa - **Viagem de Ônibus Intermunicipal Estação Aeroporto** — Intercity coach · Limited late-night departures URL: https://airport.flights/airport/poa/transport/viagem-de-onibus-intermunicipal-estacao-aeroporto ## Insider tips - _Insider_: If equipped with a premium Brazilian credit card, double-check lounge benefits; perks often include free entry to lounges like Ambaar and W Premium. - _Time_: Before heading down to the main gates in Terminal 1, be sure to locate the W Premium Lounge on the mezzanine to the right for a quieter space. - _Money_: Budget travelers may find better value with a same-day lounge pass than opting for restaurant meals in the terminal; R$200 gets you 3 hours at a lounge with food and Wi-Fi. - _Local_: Identify the gaucho-inspired decor in the Ambaar Club Domestic lounge, which reflects local culture more than other airport areas. - _Quiet_: For tranquil working conditions, opt for the meeting rooms in Ambaar Club or W Premium Lounge, well-suited for breaks between regional flights. - _Avoid_: During peak times, the Ambaar lounges can get crowded; if using Priority Pass, head directly to Ambaar as entry may be limited. - _Time_: Both Ambaar and W Premium lounges operate 24/7, a crucial advantage if your flight departs early or arrives late and few terminal restaurants are open. - _Insider_: If traveling with children, make use of the kid’s areas in both main lounges — W Premium allows free entry for kids under 2. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/POA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/poa/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/poa/departures — HTML page with live departures