Porto Alegre Airport Transportation

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, update it in Manage your booking 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.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

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.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

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. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

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.