Porto Airport

The Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport of Oporto boasts contemporary architecture with a capacity to receive up to 16 million passengers per year.

It is the third busiest airport in Portugal and every year, Porto airport receives more than 13 million visitors, the most coming from Spain.

How to get to Porto from the Airport?

Metro

The cheapest way to get from the Airport to Porto’s city centre is by taking the city’s metro system. You’ll be in the historic centre in approximately 30 minutes (Purple Line – E)

The price of a one-way ticket is € 2.25 (US$ 2.40)

Local buses

Lines 601, 602, and 604 connect the airport and various areas of the city center. The 601 runs between 5:30 am and 11:30 pm and the 602 between 6 am and 8:45 pm on routes that last about 50 minutes, depending on the area you want to go to. The 604 connects with the northern part of the city.

The bus is much slower than the subway, as it makes more stops, although the price is the same.

Transfer Service

This is the most convenient option for those who don't want to complicate things. Booking an airport pickup service, the driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals hall with a sign with your name on it and will take you to the hotel as soon as possible. You can book a transfer from Porto airport to your hotel by clicking this link.

Taxi

Taxis are the most comfortable way of traveling to your hotel, but also the most expensive. The journey between the Airport and a centrally located accommodation costs about € 35 (US$ 37.10).

An Insider Tip

If you plan to purchase the Porto Card for your stay in the city, we strongly suggest you buy it as soon as you land at the Airport, as it includes transportation to and from Porto Airport.