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Transportation to Salgado Filho Airport from Porto Alegre City Center

While there are many alternatives that you can use, taxis and private shuttles are among the comfortable and fast options that you can use for your transportation to Salgado Filho International Airport, which is located approximately 10 kilometers away from the center of Porto Alegre, Brazil. If your priority is traveling at reasonable prices rather than comfort when traveling to the airport, you can use metro or buses that offer service for their passengers almost all day long in the city. Renting a car for traveling to the airport is not a very preferred alternative among passengers in Porto Alegre, but those, who prefer benefitting from car rental services, can reach Salgado Filho Airport after a comfortable and enjoyable transportation and also discover many attractions near Porto Alegre.

Metro

One of the fastest means of transportation that you can use for traveling to the airport from the center of Porto Alegre is metro, which stands out among other options with its affordable prices. You can get to the station where the airport is located in about 10-15 minutes from many points of the city by using metro. You can buy your ticket from the ticket offices or machines found at the stations. Another advantage of traveling to the airport by using metro in Porto Alegre is that it allows you to comfortably carry your luggage and other items thanks to the metro's direct connection to the airport.

Bus

If you take one of the bus routes B09, T5 or T11 from the city center, you can travel to Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport by bus. Traveling by bus from the city center to the airport is a slower option compared to metro and taxi alternatives. For this reason, buses are not recommended alternatives for the passengers who do not have much time. However, if your preference is an affordable means of transportation and you have enough time, you can get on a bus and travel to the airport terminals. You can also get information about the stops of the airport buses by contacting your hotel.

Car Rental

This option is generally not preferred for traveling to the airport from the city center of Porto Alegre. One of the most important reasons for car rental to fall behind other transportation vehicles in the city is that traveling with rental cars is an expensive option for this route. If you still prefer renting a car for your transportation, you can find different alternatives especially at the local rental companies in the city and choose one of the rental cars. One of the most important factors that you should pay attention to when renting your car in the city is to keep your international driver's license and other important documents such as passport with you.

Taxi

The duration of your travel to Salgado Filho Airport by using Porto Alegre's taxis at any time of the day does not exceed 10 kilometers in general. If you are going to travel from a region that is not very close to the city, taxis can become a slightly more expensive option. If you need to travel to more than one point in the city and its surroundings, you can prefer renting a car for a more comfortable travel.

Private Shuttle

Private shuttles are preferred while traveling from the city to the airport by generally more crowded groups and those who come to the city for business purposes. One of the biggest advantages of private shuttles is that they offer the opportunity to discover many points around Porto Alegre as well as providing direct access to the airport in a very short time. This is also among the comfortable options. If you are going to travel to the airport by using a shuttle, you should remember that you will usually need to make your payment in local currency.

Hotel Shuttle

Some of the Porto Alegre hotels also provide a shuttle service for their customers for a convenient and practical transportation opportunity. If you benefit from this option, you can both save time and reach your destination in a budget-friendly and fast way. Traveling to Salgado Filho Airport with these vehicles is one of the best options. If you want to use one of these shuttles provided by your hotel, do not forget to get detailed information about the shuttles that are suitable for the departure time of your flight.

Airport Information

Salgado Filho Airport, which connects Porto Alegre of Brazil and other nearby centers with the important cities of the country and different points abroad, welcomes passengers with its terminal which is not very large but offers different services. The airport has waiting areas designed for passengers to spend time in a comfortable environment and shopping areas where they can meet their needs such as eating, drinking and souvenirs. At the airport, there is also a lost property office and post office, and Internet Mania, where you can perform your online transactions. Visitors who want to relax while spending time before or after their flights can benefit from Fique Zen. Those, who want to try delicious food and drink options in cafes and restaurants serving at Porto Alegre Salgado Elephant Airport, can visit one of the places such as Botequim Brasil, Frontier, Black Café, Café do Embarque, Mac Café or Casa do Pão de Queijo which offer service at the airport terminal. Places such as Grano Coccina Italiana, Mc Donald's, Restaurante Vienna, Tob´s Restaurante and Vienna Snacks are also at the service of the passengers at the airport. If you want to spend some time by shopping at the airport, you can find souvenirs or perfume options and chocolates at the Duty Free Shop, and you can spend time by looking at the books and magazines at Espaço Vip Livraria and Clio Livraria. Finesse, It Beach and Lauxen Produtos Caseiros are among the other important shops that you can visit at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport.

Located on the south-west of France, Toulouse is also known as the 'pink city'. The biggest reason for this is the effect of the romantic atmosphere provided by the reflections of sunlight on the tile color dominating the city's architecture. Toulouse, one of the largest cities in France, is famous for its temperate climate, foie gras and wines.

It is a sacred city for Christians due to the Pilgrimage Route of Saint Jaques. A large number of students from abroad are also coming to the city influenced by the French education. The city is also referred to as the aviation industry, due to the presence of facilities such as the plant of Airbus.

Most of the European countries are calm on Sundays. France is one of the countries where you can experience this calmness most and Toulouse is no different as a typical French city. When planning your sightseeing in the city center, you should remember that many cafes, restaurants and shops are closed on Sunday.

There is a shuttle service in Toulouse that allows you to visit the historical sites of the city center. It is a free service offered by the municipality which serves 6 days a week except Sunday. Tisseo is the company that regulates the city's public transport system. The metro, bus and tram serve as means of public transport in the city center. You can get your ticket for each one by cash or credit card on the machines in the station. You can buy a ticket for a single, two or ten use, also for one, two or three days. Prices range from 1.60 euros to 13.40 euros. With these tickets you can use all means of public transport.

The metro operates from 05:15 to 03:00 between Fridays and Saturdays, and from 05:15 to 00:00 on other days. There are two separate lines, Line A and Line B, and you can easily learn from which stations the lines pass through the stations located at the stations.

Trams serve with two different lines, T1 and T2, like the metro, and you can easily learn the stops of these lines at the stations. You can use the tram between 04:50 and 00:30. You can explore the whole city in a much more pleasant way by renting bicycles. Bicycle rental stations are available at different points in the city center.

You can rent a bicycle with your credit card by registering at a kiosk for 1.20 euros. You can end the rental period by re-locking the bike to any bike station. The amount will be taken from your credit card. The penalty for not delivering the bike is 150 euros. There are special bicycle lanes and roads in the city. You can get a map showing these routes from the tourist information centers free of charge. You can also ask for a route that will provide you with the best way to explore the city by bike.

The use of taxis in the city center is prevalent during night hours when public transport is not available. Trains are generally used for intercity transportation and are quite comfortable. Airline transport is provided by Toulouse-Balgnac International Airport.

The airport is only 10 kilometers from the city center. The transportation between the two points is very convenient because of the short distance. You can reach the city center in 20 minutes using taxi or airport shuttle services. Bus and tram alternatives are available for those who prefer public transport. Although it is very common in the city center, it is not possible to reach the city center by renting bicycles because there is no parking space at the airport.

Bus

There are two separate public transport buses that you can use to get to the city center from the airport. You can reach the city center by bus number 66. The bus stops are in front of the B3 door. The journey takes about 50 minutes. If you are planning to use public transport as a means of transportation during your stay in the city, you can get your 10-use or 3-day ticket at the airport yet you can get to all public transports with the same ticket.

Tram

From the airport you can reach the city center via the T2 tram line. You can get your ticket from the machines on the station. If you plan to use public transport for the duration of your stay in the city, you can get 10-use or 2-3 day tickets at the airport. The T2 tram line runs every 15 minutes and reaches the city center in about half an hour.

Hotel Shuttle

You can contact your hotel in advance and find out if there are shuttle services to the airport. If your hotel has a shuttle service, you must book in advance and share some information such as how many people you will be travelling with or the number of your luggage. If there is no heavy traffic, you can reach your hotel in about 20 minutes.

Airport Shuttle

The shuttle services at the airport take the passengers to the city center in about 20 minutes. Ticket prices are 8 euros for one way. If you are going to use the airport shuttle service in your return as well, you can get two tickets for 15 Euros. If time is important to you, it is useful to know the departure time of the shuttles in advance. The shuttles generally depart every 20 minutes. You can take them from the arriving gates and the B3 gate. A shuttle service is available between 05:30 and 00:15 every day except May Day.

Taxi

Taxis are not widely used in the city center, but due to its proximity, it is a preferred vehicle for transportation from the airport to the city center. In the arrival area you will find a taxi stop between the B3 and C1 gates and you can reach the city center in about 20 minutes by taxi. You can also book a taxi from the airport's customer service line. Taxi from the airport to the city center costs about 30 euros and there is a small extra fee for baggage.

Car Rental

There are different car rental companies' offices in the airport. When you arrive at the airport, you can go to one these companies’ offices and rent a car at the size and price that suits you. If you do not want to deal with it at the airport, you can book in advance.

Many hotels in the city center have free parking, so if you are considering renting a car it might be useful for you to talk about this with your hotel in advance. Continue on the A621 road and then on the Avenue d'Elche road and you can reach the city center in 20 minutes if there is no heavy traffic.