Travelling from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to London: what you need to know
Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport is located in Porto Alegre. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is three hours ahead of Porto Alegre.
For a relaxed start to your POA to London flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
The journey from central Porto Alegre to POA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near POA? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
78% of flights that leave from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to London
$673 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London flight. A return plane ticket right now is $1,422. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from POA to London. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to LHR if you're coming in on a late flight from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead of your flight from POA to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of London. After your flight from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your POA to London flight:
Score the best price by reserving your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport (STN) is around 56 kilometres from central London. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London.
If you go by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, find a hotel near STN. Settle in at one of these stays after your POA to London flight:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, book your ride from STN about four weeks ahead of your flight from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London. This improves your chances of getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London. July is the busiest month to travel to London. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from POA to London around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho International Airport to London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are top sights which should be on every London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another favourite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No journey is complete without experiencing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.