Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Madrid one hour ahead of Porto.
Each week, there are 73 Porto Airport to Madrid Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:00 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:50 with Ryanair.
Your OPO to MAD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Madrid, Spain. Jet off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport:
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Europa.
With an impressive 89.96% of services landing on schedule, Air Europa has the best on-time record for OPO to MAD flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OPO and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Seville Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Madrid Airport flight is $17. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $37. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OPO to MAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights that depart Porto Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Porto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near OPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Porto Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to MAD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometers north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometers west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favorite stop in Spain. No visit is complete without checking out Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.