Porto International Airport, officially known as Francisco sá Carneiro Airport, is the second busiest airport in Portugal, welcoming more than 15 million passengers a year. The airport’s main terminal handles flights to and from 110 destinations across 30 countries. Porto Airport hosts 30 airlines, serving as a hub for major carriers such as Air France, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal, and budget airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet, and Wizz Air.
Porto Airport Services
Special Assistance
Porto Airport provides special assistance to passengers with disabilities and mobility issues by way of lifts, escalators, ramps and signage throughout the terminal. However, if you require further assistance on your, you will need to contact your airline at least 48 hours in advance so that Porto Airport’s ‘MyWay’ service can be provided to you on arrival, including the provision of a wheelchair.
Once you arrive at the airport, look for the ‘MyWay’ contact points located on each level of the terminal for you to notify staff of your arrival.
Baggage Services
Porto Airport Lounges
Free WiFi
Fast Track
Porto Airport Parking
There are several car parking spaces surrounding the airport terminal, all within walking distance, although there is a complimentary shuttle bus running 24/7 between the P4, P6 and P9 car parks to the terminal. Rates and features vary for each space, with a mix of cover and undercover parking, and some that have direct access to Arrivals and Departures.
Economy Parking
5-7 minutes walk to the terminal (P4/P6/P7/P9)
Prices start at €2.70 an hour
Best for extended holidays
Premium Parking
2-minutes walk to the terminal (P0/P1)
Direct access to Arrivals and Departures
Ideal for business trips
Kiss and Fly
Located curbside on L3 of Departures and Ground Floor of Arrivals
Free for up to 10 minutes
Best for picking up and dropping off passengers
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Porto International Airport offers a modern, award-winning single terminal building that is recognised as one of the best airports in Europe. The Departures Area is divided into Schengen and non-Schengen seating areas, each offering similar amenities, including bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, and travel services, although there is a wider variety within the Schengen Area, before passing through passport control. The Arrivals Hall is located on the Ground Floor.
Terminal 1
Transportation options from and to Porto Airport
Transfers to and from the City Centre
By Metro
Ride the Purple (E) Line to the City Centre in 25 minutes
*Departure every 20 to 30 minutes
By Bus
Catch the 601 Line to the City Centre in 35 minutes
*Departure every 25 minutes
By Taxi
Take an airport taxi from the dedicated rank in front of the airport
*Or, for a more personalised experience, pre-book an airport taxi with Welcome Pickups
By Car
Drive downtown in around 15 minutes
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic
More connections from Porto Airport
Buses
In addition to the 601 bus line, there are two other SCTP bus lines that run from the airport to different areas of the city, the 602 and the 604. The 602 goes via Padrão de Moreira, terminating at Cordoaria, whereas the 604 goes via Crestins, terminating at Saint João Hospital.
*Note there isn’t a Porto Airport train. The only public transport options are the metro and bus.
Porto Airport Shuttle
Taxis and Private Transfers
Porto Airport Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Porto Airport: Open 24 hours a day
Porto Airport Lounge: 04:00-23:00
Lost Property: Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours before a flight
Domestic Flights: 2 hours before a flight
Airport Codes
Porto Airport Code: OPO
ICAO Code: LPPR
Contact Information
Airport Contact Number: +351 (22) 943 2400
Airport General Email: [email protected]
Lost Property: + 351 (222) 092 012, [email protected]
Car Park: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Porto Airport?
Porto Airport is located 12 km from the city centre of Porto, Portugal and is about a 15-minute drive.