Transfer from Porto airport to centre

Are you landing at Porto Airport? Here’s how to make your transfer from Porto Airport to the center.

Located 13 kilometres from the centre of Porto, Porto-Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is located in the town of Maia. The site is very modern and received, in 2016, the distinction of the best airport in Europe by the International Council of Airports. Don’t worry about the transfer of the airport from Porto to the center is simple!

From Porto Airport, it is very easy to reach the city centre of Porto. Your mode of transport also depends on your accommodation in Porto (which you are near Ribeira, Vila Nova de Gaia, Foz, Gaia, around the Place de la Liberté or the Rua Santa Catarina).

In all cases, count a journey time between 20 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the mode of transport chosen. To reach the center of Porto, second city of Portugal, you have the choice between the subway, taxi, bus or rental car.

Here are the most pleasant means of transport during a transfer from the airport of Porto to the center.

Cheapest: the metro

The city centre of Porto is on the subway. The transfer of Porto Airport by metro is the most economical way to reach the city centre. When you land at the airport of Porto, follow the directions to reach the metro mouth very easily. This is the line E , showing a frequency Every 20 minutes.

Attention, the subway does not work at night, make sure to check your flight schedules. In this case, prefer taxi, rental car or bus, depending on the schedule.

After about 15 stations, you're in the city centre of Porto. Very recent and clean, the Portuguese metro serves both the city centre of Porto and the cities connected like Foz and Gaia and its famous cellars of Porto. With six metro lines in total , you will be able to visit Porto and its region easily.

After purchasing a magnetic pass on the automatic terminal at the airport, charge this card for each journey. You will then use it for the duration of your trip.

The most comfortable: taxi and private transfers

The transfer of Porto airport by taxi or with private transfers is the simplest between the airport of Porto and the center of Porto is the taxi. Taxis are of a green or black color, sometimes beige for the oldest. They must display their "taxi" sign, otherwise it is an underground taxi. Each taxi starts its meter at the start of the race. If this is not illegal, some companies have plans starting at 40 or 50 € from the start. Private drivers give you a meeting point and take you to destination, as soon as possible and enjoying optimal comfort.

To avoid bad experiences when you arrive in Porto, you can book a taxi with with TaxiTender . The online reservation platform displays a fixed price, avoiding all the bad surprises. This reliable taxi service displays a good value for money a reception and flight follow-up. If your trip to Porto is cancelled, cancellation of the reservation is free of charge. This all-inclusive service will allow you to start your stay safely.

The most available: by bus

The shuttle between Porto Airport and Porto-Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport

This comfortable shuttle transfers the airport from Porto to the center in 25 minutes . The route is very fast and the link only serves two other stops: Boavista and Aliados. The shuttles work from 4h45 to 0h15 . Count on average 5 € per trip.

Classic buses

Three classic bus lines go to the city centre of Porto. Not used by travellers, they are above all plebiscited by people working at the airport. If there are many stops, you will also have to keep your bags with you. However, the places of arrival may interest you, depending on the location of your accommodation. Count 1,95 € the journey, after purchasing the magnetic pass at €0.60. We have to count 45 minutes to 1 h to reach Porto.

The three bus lines that transfer the airport from Porto to the centre are:

• 601: operating 5.30 a.m. to 1 a.m., you are deposited near the Torre dos Clérigos monument
• 602: works 6:00 to 8:45 and you are depositing in the same place, but with a quarter of an additional time
• 604: works 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and drop you at the stop São João Hospital.

Alternative: rent a car at the airport of Porto

You may prefer to go from yourself to the center of Porto. In this case, reserve a rental car from Porto Airport.

Depending on the contract with the vehicle rental company, you can use this vehicle for transfer to Porto or even use it for the duration of your stay. After you have visited Porto and its surroundings by car, you will return by car.

Several rental companies are present at the airport of Porto. Then count 20 to 40 minutes to transfer the airport from Porto to downtown Porto.

Sleep near Porto Airport

If you arrive late and prefer to reach the centre of Porto in the day, don’t hesitate to sleep at the airport. Many hotels, less than 1 kilometre from Porto Airport, offer very comfortable rooms. They all show attractive prices from 45 to 60 € on average per night.

Park Hotel Porto Aéroporto is less than 3 minutes walk from the airport, Opohotel is 7 minutes away, just like the hotel 3K Porto Aeroporto . These hotels, all close to the airport of Porto, allow you to rest from your trip. You will then arrange your transfer to Porto in the early morning quietly.