Porto Airport

Aeroporto de Pedras Rubras or the Aeroporto do Porto has the IATA code OPO and goes by the longer, official name, of Aeroporto Internacional Dr. Francisco de Sá Carneiro. This airport ranks as the third busiest in Portugal, behind Faro and Lisbon and serves both international and domestic passengers from its single large terminal. There are a number of passenger services and facilities, such as banking, post office, pharmacy and Internet access, along with vending machines and information desks.

Going to the Porto Airport is quite straightforward and there are several transportation options that you can take. If arriving by car, there are many parking spaces available in three car parks and pre-booking is available. You might choose to go to the airport by one of the many public transport choices that are available to you. These include taxis, buses and the subway. Taxis are the most convenient option, but the buses and the subway are cheaper. You can take bus numbers 601, 602, ZA and 604 for a minimal fee or the Subway Line Violeta for almost the same price.

Should you find yourself hungry or bored when you are waiting for your flight, you can try out the many coffee shops, snack bars and fast food outlets at the airport. You can also do some shopping at the various stores and shops that can be found in the terminal.

For more details about the airport and its facilities, including flight arrival and departure information, got to its website at http://www.ana.pt/portal/page/portal/ANA/AEROPORTO_PORTO/.

The closest hotel to the airport is the Hotel Tryp Porto Expo, which is 5km away. There is also a good choice of accommodation in the city of Porto.