Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, to downtown, Moinhos de Vento and the Serra Gaúcha towns of Gramado, Canela and Bento Gonçalves.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Salgado Filho International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Porto Alegre takes you from Salgado Filho Airport to hotels downtown and in Moinhos de Vento, to homes and offices across the city, and up into the Serra Gaúcha to Gramado, Canela, Bento Gonçalves, the Vale dos Vinhedos wineries and Caxias do Sul.
Your Porto Alegre airport transfer starts in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall: once you are through baggage claim and customs, your driver is waiting with a sign bearing your name. We follow your flight, so an early or late landing does not leave you stranded, and the price is fixed per vehicle before you fly.
Choose a sedan for a couple, an SUV for a family or a van for a group, and go door to door to your hotel, apartment, conference venue or a pousada in the Serra Gaúcha. Porto Alegre airport transfers can also be booked in the other direction, from where you are staying back to Salgado Filho for your flight home.
Our Porto Alegre airport shuttle is a private van for your party only: it leaves as soon as you are through arrivals and makes no stops for other passengers. There is room for suitcases, wine purchases and winter gear, which suits families, wedding parties and groups heading to Gramado, Canela or the wine country.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) is Porto Alegre's airport, in the Anchieta district on the north side of the city, and is run by Fraport Brasil. All passenger flights, domestic and international, use one building, Terminal 1; the old Terminal 2 is now offices, so there is no terminal change to make. The airport reopened fully on December 16, 2024, after the May 2024 floods.
On an international flight you clear Federal Police passport control, then collect your bags in Terminal 1 and pass Receita Federal customs. Keep your baggage tag, as staff may check it at the exit. Once you are out of the arrivals area, the official taxi stand and the ride-app pickup point are just outside on the arrivals level, while pre-booked drivers wait inside the hall.
Porto Alegre runs on Brasília time (UTC-3) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Brazil e-visa. US, Canadian and Australian citizens have needed an approved Brazil e-visa again since April 10, 2025, and airlines check it before boarding. Many European and South American travelers can visit visa-free; check the rules for your passport before you fly.
Ride offers in the hall. Turn down anyone offering a ride inside the terminal. Use only the official Cootaero taxi stand, a ride app or the driver named in your confirmation.
Four seasons. Unlike tropical Brazil, Porto Alegre has cool, damp winters from June to August, and nights in the Serra Gaúcha hills are colder still, so keep a warm layer in your hand luggage if you are heading to Gramado or Canela.
Brazilian real. Brazil uses the real (BRL). Cards are widely accepted, but a little cash helps for small purchases.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Salgado Filho International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At POA
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers wait in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall as you exit baggage claim and customs, usually holding a sign with your name.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
POA Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel POA
From where you're staying back to Salgado Filho International Airport.
Round trip
POA Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Salgado Filho International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Check entry rules
US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an approved Brazil e-visa, required again since April 10, 2025.
Use official taxis
Take only Cootaero taxis from the official stand, a ride app or your pre-booked driver, and ignore drivers who approach you inside.
Brazilian real
Brazil uses the real (BRL), and cards are widely accepted, though some cash helps for small purchases.
Brasília time
Porto Alegre is on Brasília time (UTC-3) all year, as Brazil does not use daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver waits in the Terminal 1 arrivals hall as you come out of baggage claim and customs, holding a sign with your name. All flights at Salgado Filho use Terminal 1, so there is only one place to look.
Salgado Filho airport is in the Anchieta district, about 9 km north of downtown Porto Alegre. The drive usually takes 15 to 20 minutes outside rush hour and longer at weekday peak times.
Yes. Gramado and Canela in the Serra Gaúcha hills are among the most requested trips from Salgado Filho, and a private transfer takes you straight to your hotel or pousada. Gramado is roughly two hours from the airport by road, depending on route and traffic.
Yes. We can take you from the airport to Bento Gonçalves, to winery hotels in the Vale dos Vinhedos or to Caxias do Sul. Give the full address of your stay when you book so the right vehicle is assigned.
Yes. We go door to door to hotels, apartments and offices across Porto Alegre, including Moinhos de Vento and downtown. If your building has a gate or a concierge, add any access instructions to your reservation.
Terminal 1. It handles every domestic and international passenger flight at Salgado Filho; the former Terminal 2 is now an office building, so you never need to change terminals.
Yes. Floods closed the airport on May 3, 2024. Domestic flights returned on October 21, 2024, and full operations on the 3,200 m runway resumed on December 16, 2024.
Yes. Your pickup is set for your flight's arrival time, whatever the hour, and your driver follows the flight so the pickup moves with it if it lands early or late.
No. Decline offers from people approaching you inside the terminal. Your pre-booked driver is the one named in your confirmation, and the only other safe options are the official Cootaero taxi stand and ride apps.
We track the flight on your reservation, so a delay moves your pickup with it. If your flight is canceled, you change to another flight or you land at a different airport, tell customer service so your transfer can be rebooked.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip, give your flight time, and your pickup is set so you reach the airport with time for check-in, about 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one.
Porto Alegre is on Brasília time, UTC-3, all year, as Brazil does not use daylight saving time. Your pickup time is always set in local time.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that you book in advance, and we are not the airport or its operator. For terminal, airline and facility details, see our Salgado Filho International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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