Traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO) departing from here.
10 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport flight.
Porto Airport is located in Porto. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Porto Airport (OPO) is the most popular route, with 2 direct services each week. Get from GIG to OPO on TAP Portugal's 12:05am flight.
Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to OPO won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Reach your destination without the detour from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO) operate from here.
When departing from GIG, you can catch a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport with TAP Portugal.
TAP Air Portugal is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from GIG to OPO.
TAP Air Portugal is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to OPO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 19 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG land on time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 5 kilometers from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rio de Janeiro to OPO flight? Unwind in a hotel near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near OPO and be in snooze mode sooner:
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, central Porto is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO)
At the moment, $375 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $829. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to OPO, book your ticket six months before your departure date.
November is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to OPO.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport (OPO), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Porto based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to OPO plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Porto to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Porto
Start your Porto trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Porto when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Ribeira District followed by Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. About 290 kilometers south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kilometers south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.


