Flying from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): What you need to know
Rome has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) flying out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours behind Rome.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to POA, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to POA flight:
73.18% of flights departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Reserve a hotel close to POA if you have a late flight from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and see more of Porto Alegre and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport flight.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Salgado Filho International Airport to the centre of Porto Alegre is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
At the moment, 366 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 674 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Rome to POA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA). October is the busiest month to visit Porto Alegre. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
Lock in a Rome to POA plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Porto Alegre to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Porto Alegre
Start your Porto Alegre trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Salgado Filho International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Porto Alegre visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Botanical Gardens, Centro Historico Cultural Santa Casa and Pinacoteca.
Explore more of Brazil
Pelotas is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Porto Alegre. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Grande Hotel de Pelotas, Centro histórico de Pelotas and Praça Dom Joaquim.
Santa Maria is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 257 kilometres west of Porto Alegre. No trip is complete without seeing Memorial of Japanese Immigration and Culture, Municipal Park Hills and Calçadão Salvador Isaia.