Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) serves Porto and northern Portugal. It handles several million passengers per year and is organised with a main Terminal 1 for most scheduled services and a smaller Terminal 2 used mainly by low‑cost and charter operators.
Terminal Guide for Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) #
The airport has a primary Terminal 1 which contains check‑in, security, arrivals and the majority of gates, plus a smaller Terminal 2 used by some low‑cost carriers. The terminals are adjacent; ground transfers between them are short but it’s important to confirm which terminal your flight uses as services and check‑in counters differ.
Getting to and From Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport #
The airport is approximately 11 km from Porto city centre; the metro is a direct link and journey time to central stops is about 25-30 minutes. Options:
- Metro (Line E): direct service between the airport and central Porto (Trindade/Casa da Música); fares are modest.
- Buses: regional buses and shuttles connect the airport with nearby towns.
- Taxis: Available outside arrivals; journey to central Porto typically takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
- Car hire / driving: Rental desks are on site with easy access to motorways.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport #
Terminals offer a wide selection of shops, cafés and restaurants airside and landside, as well as duty‑free on international routes. Airline lounges and pay‑per‑use lounges operate for eligible passengers. Free or time‑limited Wi‑Fi and charging points are available in gate areas. Currency exchange, ATMs and assistance for reduced mobility are provided.
Tips for Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport #
- The Porto Metro Line directly serves the airport - it is often the fastest and cheapest way to reach the city centre (Trindade/Boavista areas).
- If you have a lot of luggage, taxis wait outside arrivals and provide a direct door‑to‑door option; fares to central Porto are usually more than the metro but quicker with luggage.
- Terminal 2 is a smaller satellite used for some low‑cost flights - check which terminal your airline uses before departure.
Weather & Climate near Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport #
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1291 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 14° | 8° | 184 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 176 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 88 mm | some cloud | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 55 mm | some cloud | 76% | 2.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 14° - 24° | 19° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 14° - 24° | 19° | 20 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 61 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 2.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 11° | 180 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
