Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport flight is 10 hours.
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Porto Airport is located in Porto.
The most popular route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Porto Airport (OPO). Take your pick of 2 direct services every week. TAP Portugal operates a 12:05am departure between GIG and OPO.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Rio De Janeiro to OPO. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO) operate out of this terminal.
TAP Portugal is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport leaving from GIG.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with TAP Portugal from GIG to OPO.
The top on-time carrier on this route is TAP Portugal. Its services land without delay 68.75% of the time.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to OPO with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GIG and OPO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to OPO flight:
78.67% of flights out of Santos Dumont Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel close to OPO if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to the centre of Porto is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO)
Right now, ج.م. 15,138 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 29,342. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to OPO, book your ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO). Visit Porto in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to OPO flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Porto to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Porto
Start your Porto trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Porto Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Porto isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Porto, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Lisbon to tick off its must-visit sights. From belém to Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.
