Flying from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA).
Porto Alegre is 14 hours behind Melbourne. Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre, which is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Your flight from Melbourne to POA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to POA flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down on schedule.
About Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Consider staying in a hotel near POA if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and explore beyond Porto Alegre's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Porto Alegre. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
825 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport. A return flight starts at 1.038 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to POA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), while October is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Porto Alegre based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Melbourne to POA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Porto Alegre, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Porto Alegre
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Salgado Filho International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto Alegre:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Botanical Gardens, Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca are major attractions which should be on any good Porto Alegre itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've seen Porto Alegre. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Grande Hotel de Pelotas, Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Brazil, head for Santa Maria, roughly 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Municipal Park Hills and Calçadão Salvador Isaia are among the biggest draws.