Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
OPO
ICAO Code
LPPR
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

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.

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Elevation: 69 m
41.2481, -8.6814

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 #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

72 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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