Airport
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is the main gateway to Porto, northern Portugal and the Douro region. Compare transfer options to Porto city centre, Vila Nova de Gaia, Braga, Guimarães and the Douro Valley, and plan your journey with ease.
Passengers
Luggage
About Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is the main international airport serving Porto and the wider northern Portugal region. Opened in 1945 as Pedras Rubras Airport and renamed in 1990, it now operates from a modern single-terminal complex completed in 2006.
Located approximately 11 km northwest of central Porto in Maia, the airport handles domestic, European and intercontinental services, connecting the city with destinations across Portugal and abroad for both leisure and business travellers.
The airport is connected to Porto by Metro Line E, which reaches Trindade station in the city centre in around 30 minutes, as well as by buses, taxis, private transfers and road links. These options make onward travel to the Douro Valley, Braga, Guimarães and coastal towns straightforward.
With check-in, shopping, dining, lounges and accessibility services in a single terminal, the airport provides a compact and convenient gateway to northern Portugal.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. The terminal is organised across three levels, with arrivals on the lower level and check-in and departures on the upper level, along with separate areas for Schengen and non-Schengen flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to hotels, city destinations, business districts and other locations across Porto and northern Portugal.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Porto Airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Porto and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Porto Airport for independent travel around Porto and onward journeys to the Douro Valley, Braga, Guimarães and other destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Porto Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations across northern Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Destinations
View all
Viseu
Viseu, a historic city in central Portugal, blends granite streets and baroque churches with a lively cafe culture and the vineyards of the Dão region.
Vila Real
Vila Real, set in northern Portugal, blends historic streets and baroque landmarks with the vineyard landscapes of the Douro Valley and a lively university atmosphere.
Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo, a historic port city on Portugal's northern Atlantic coast, is known for its Manueline architecture, the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia and the wide sands at the mouth of the Lima River. Its lively riverside, traditional festivals and nearby coastal landscapes give it a distinctive blend of heritage and seaside appeal.
Setúbal
Setúbal, a historic port city on Portugal's Sado River estuary, blends a lively fishing and seafood culture with Manueline architecture, nearby Arrábida beaches and easy access to the Atlantic coast.