Traveling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto Alegre is UTC-3, which is three hours behind Bristol.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BRS to POA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
$515 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $996. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BRS to POA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Bristol Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport.
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Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
When it comes to Bristol Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.8% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bristol to Bristol Airport is around 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BRS:
Arriving at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
Book a hotel near POA if you're catching a late Bristol Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Salgado Filho International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Localiza, Foco or Movida and find adventure across Porto Alegre and beyond.
Booking your ride from Salgado Filho International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
From Salgado Filho International Airport, Porto Alegre is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Porto Alegre in May.
Book your flight from Bristol Airport to Salgado Filho International Airport for January if you want to visit Porto Alegre during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to POA in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Porto Alegre, now it's time to explore other parts of Brazil. Journey about 483 kilometers north-east to Joinville to check off its leading attractions. From Rua das Palmeiras to Parque Zoobotanico and Expoville Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Brazil, consider Florianopolis, about 370 kilometers north-east of Porto Alegre. Joaquina beach, Farol da Barra da Lagoa and Hercilio Luz Bridge are among the biggest draws.