Flying from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO) jetting off from here.
Book a direct Istanbul to Porto Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Porto is three hours behind Istanbul. Porto Airport is located in Porto, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Porto Airport (OPO), with 16 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IST to OPO is the 6:45am Turkish Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 1:25pm with Turkish Airlines.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to OPO.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO) depart from this terminal.
When leaving from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport with Turkish Airlines.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IST and OPO is Turkish Airlines.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to OPO departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport, check out these options when departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to OPO flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Porto. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO)
Right now, $132 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Porto Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $267. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to OPO.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Istanbul to Porto Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Porto. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Istanbul to OPO plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Porto to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Porto Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Porto
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are leading attractions which should be on every Porto itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Porto. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without experiencing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.