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Salgado Filho Porto Alegre Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

11 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

9243 Km

Transportation to Airport from Madrid City Center

Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas - Madrid Barajas Airport

The Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is located 12 km from Madrid’s city center. The airport is very easily accessible by taxi, rental car, and public transportation. Taking the train and metro are both convenient and quick transportation alternatives to access Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Rail

To get to the airport by metro from the city center you have to take metro line 8. This line starts from the Nuevos Ministerios Station and provides transportation to every terminal at the airport. This line takes between 12 and 15 minutes to reach the airport. The RENFRE train C1 line, which you can access from the Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha and Principe Pio stations, provides transportation to Terminal 4. The total trip time will vary depending on your location and which station you get on from. It takes 11 minutes to get to the airport from Chamartin and 38 minutes to get to the airport from Principe Pio.

Bus

Airport Express buses are another transportation alternative. These Airport Express buses depart from the Atocha Station. You can access Atocha Station from your location in the city using a different bus line or metro line. When calculating the duration of the trip take the varying traffic conditions into consideration, especially during rush hour. There are also regular public bus services that operate between the city and the airport. For more information on these bus routes please visit Madrid-Barajas Airport’s website.

Airport Information

Located 12 km from the city center,  Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, also referred to as Madrid-Barajas Airport, is the main airport in Madrid, serving both international and domestic flights. Madrid-Barajas Airport consists of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 4, which was built in 2006. Terminal 4 is the largest terminal in the airport and operates flights for many major airlines such as Turkish Airlines and American Airlines. It is an impressive structure with modern architecture that also features a satellite building, TS4. Terminal 1 is the airport’s oldest building and another major terminal. Many airlines take off and land at Terminal 1. Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are smaller in comparison to the others. Terminal 3 is dedicated to flights operated by Lagun Air. There is an airport shuttle bus that runs 24 hours a day, providing inter-terminal transportation.

Internet at the airport is free for the first 15 minutes. In Terminal 4 you can connect to the internet by paying a fee. In Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3 you can connect to the internet in the departure lounges, VIP lounges, and restaurant area.

There are various VIP lounges located at the airport. The La Revoltosa and Premium lounges at Terminal 4, La Revoltosa lounge in Terminal 4S, Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, Puerta de Alcala lounge in Terminal 2, and Puerto del Sol lounge in Terminal 3 are accessible for those with a Priority Pass card. Apart from those there are 3 VIP lounges in Terminal 4 belonging to Iberia Airlines. Madrid-Barajas Airport offers passengers a rich variety of stores where they can go shopping. If you weren’t able to do as much shopping as you would have liked during your time in the city, you can easily make up for it at the airport.

There are many stores at the airport where you can buy various products such as duty free items, food, cosmetics, gifts, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and accessories. While the majority of the stores are located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4 there are plenty of options in the other terminals as well. The airport is home to many brand name stores such as Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Sunglass Hut, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Massimo Dutti, Zara, and Michael Kors.  

Madrid-Barajas Airport also offers passengers a range of eateries aimed at meeting their pre-flight and post-flight needs. If you want to get a bite to eat or something to drink before or after your flight you can go enjoy familiar venues such as Starbucks, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Paul, and Lavazza. The airport also features various cafes and restaurants that serve delicious examples of international cuisine. 

Transportation to Porto Alegre City Center from Airport

Salgado Filho Porto Alegre Intl. Airport

One of the fastest and most practical transportation vehicles that you can use for reaching the city center from Salgado Filho Airport which is located near the Brazilian state of Porto Alegre is taxi. Furthermore, the cost of travelling to the city center from Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport, which is only 10 kilometers away from the city center, is very low. You can also benefit from other transportation alternatives like metro which is among the fast and budget-friendly alternatives that you can use for reaching the center. After reaching Porto Alegre city center by metro, you can continue your travel by getting on a bus going to different regions of the city. The buses departing from the airport are among the means of public transportation that you can use for travelling to the city center. However, you should keep in mind that bus is a slower alternative compared to taxi and metro.

Metro

By using the metro, you can come to the city center from Salgado Filho Airport which connects Porto Alegre to many different regions of the world. Thanks to the metro connection in the airport terminal, you can travel to the city as soon as you have landed at the airport. You can have a fast travel if you choose this option. Metro carries passengers to the center of Porto Alegre in a short time. However, if you have much luggage, this transportation alternative may not be ideal one for you. Instead, you can prefer getting on a taxi for a more comfortable travel.

Bus

The bus routes T5, T11 and B09 departing from the bus stops located in front of Salgado Filho Airport carry passengers to the center of the city for an affordable cost just like metro. However, these transportation vehicles are not as advantageous as other options like metro and taxi in terms of providing a fast travel. If you do not have much time to come to the city center and you need to hurry up, choosing getting on a taxi or using the metro rather than a bus will make you save more time.

Car Rental

The car rental companies offering service at Salgado Filho Airport offer a comfortable and fast transportation to the passengers who want to reach the center of Porto Alegre. Car rental is a more comfortable option compared to bus, metro and taxi. It is very comfortable and easy to reach the center of Porto Alegre in about 8-10 minutes by renting a car. However, this option is generally preferred by the passengers who want to reach the nearby cities or settlements rather than the center of Porto Alegre. Since most of the places that you can visit in the city are close to each other, using a taxi or a means of public transportation can be a more ideal option rather than renting a car.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in front of Terminal 1 and 2 after landing at Porto Alegre Salgado Filho Airport. Since the distance between the airport and city center is only 10 kilometers, travelling to your destination by taxi is among the budget-friendly transportation alternatives. If you need to travel to different cities located near Porto Alegre or the nearby settlements, you can talk to the driver and agree on the fare before getting on the taxi. In this way, if you find the fare high, you can choose another transportation option like metro or bus which are the means of public transportation offering service at the airport. However, these vehicles may not be as comfortable as taxis. For this reason, choose your vehicle depending on your needs, budget and expectations.

Private Shuttle

You can prefer travelling to Porto Alegre city center by a private shuttle although it is not a faster and more economic transportation option than taxi. One of the advantages of these shuttles is that they can carry up to 10 passengers. In this way, you can easily and comfortably travel to your destination with your group or friends. You can directly travel to the city center or a nearby place by benefitting from this option.

Hotel Shuttle

Travelling to the center by using the shuttles provided by some hotels in Porto Alegre is among the fastest and most budget-friendly options. If your hotel offers this service for free for its guests, you can travel to the center of Porto Alegre without paying any amount. Remember that some hotels may demand an additional amount for this service. You can get information about this service by contacting your hotel in advance.

Weather in Porto Alegre

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 18ºC - Max 27ºC
TuesdayMin 19ºC - Max 30ºC
WednesdayMin 21ºC - Max 23ºC
ThursdayMin 19ºC - Max 28ºC
FridayMin 18ºC - Max 30ºC

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